02.09.2026 15:01
Arda Güler, who started the season effectively at Real Madrid, has become indispensable to José Mourinho. According to the Spanish press, the Portuguese coach will prioritize Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham in his starting XI planning. It was reported that this decision has pushed Yan Diomande, who was transferred for 125 million euros at the start of the season, into the background.
Real Madrid started the season without loss under their new head coach Jose Mourinho. The Spanish giant won their first three league matches and continues with 9 points, while national footballer Arda Güler's performance also drew attention. Real Madrid beat Espanyol with a last-minute goal in the first week, then defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 and Malaga 4-0.
ARDA: 1 GOAL, 1 ASSIST IN 3 MATCHES
Arda Güler, who started in the starting eleven in two of the first three matches of the season, contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist. The 21-year-old national footballer, who provided an assist in the Espanyol match, came on as a substitute in the Malaga match and found the back of the net.
MOURINHO'S PRIORITY: ARDA AND BELLINGHAM
According to the news in El Nacional, Mourinho plans to give priority to Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham in his starting eleven planning throughout the season. It was reported that the Portuguese coach plans to use Arda on the right wing but give the national footballer freedom to cut inside. It was stated that Mourinho does not want to disrupt the form and rhythm Arda has caught.
125 MILLION EURO DIOMANDE IN SECOND PLAN
It was stated that the name directly affected by Mourinho's plan for Arda Güler is Yan Diomande. It was reported that Diomande, who was transferred to Real Madrid at the start of the season for a transfer fee of 125 million euros and is said to be the second most expensive transfer in the club's history, currently falls behind Arda Güler in Mourinho's plans. Thus, the national star has gained a significant advantage in the competition for a place in Real Madrid's squad as of the first weeks of the season.