19.08.2026 10:50
In the friendly match where Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0, three Turks who introduced themselves as 'We are Arda Güler's cousins' tried to enter the private area where the locker rooms are located to see the national footballer. A scuffle broke out between the security guards and these individuals who faced accreditation obstacles.
In the final friendly match before the new season, Real Madrid and Schalke faced off at Veltins Arena. The Spanish giants won the match 3-0. Real Madrid's goals were scored by Kylian Mbappe in the 6th minute, Dean Huijsen in the 20th minute, and Carlos Espi in the 57th minute. National football player Arda Güler also contributed to the victory by providing the assist for Huijsen's goal.
"ARDA GÜLER IS OUR COUSIN"
According to a report from the German press outlet Bild, during the match, three Turkish individuals claiming to be Arda Güler's cousins wanted to see the national football player. It was reported that the individuals tried to enter the restricted area where the dressing rooms are located, saying, "Arda Güler is our cousin. We want to see Arda."
ALTERCATION WITH SECURITY GUARDS
The individuals trying to pass into the restricted area were asked for accreditation. This led to an altercation between the group and security guards. According to the report, the people in the group directed the following words at the guards who stopped them: "This woman is out of her mind, she's broken! Get lost! Disappear! Don't talk to us! If any security guard lays a hand on us, you'll see what happens!" The security guards intervened and prevented the three people from entering the restricted area, and the incident received widespread coverage in the German press.