27.11.2025 09:25
In the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid returned with a victory by defeating Olympiakos 4-3. The standout player of the match was Arda Güler. The national star played a key role in Real Madrid's comeback with his assist to Mbappé. The match turned around with three goals from Mbappé in just seven minutes, along with Arda's assists. While Mbappé was impressed by Arda's assist, Xabi Alonso apologized to the Turkish star at the end of the match, saying, "I shouldn't have taken you off." The Spanish press reported that Arda directed Real Madrid's attack.
In the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid returned from the tough away match against Olympiakos with a 4-3 victory, and the standout name of the night was once again Arda Güler. With a magnificent assist to Mbappé, the national star played a leading role in Real Madrid's comeback, capturing the attention of the Spanish press and the world of football.
Real Madrid turned the match around after going 1-0 down, with three goals from Mbappé in just 7 minutes. Arda Güler, who provided the assist for Mbappé's second goal, increased his tally of assists to Mbappé this season to 8. Mbappé's words to Arda, "I can't believe it, did you see? With a header..." were captured by the cameras.
ALONSO APOLOGIZES TO ARDA
Xabi Alonso substituted Arda Güler in the 61st minute due to a muscle discomfort, and Real Madrid lost its attacking effectiveness. The Spanish coach went to Arda after the match and apologized with the following words:
"I shouldn't have taken you off."
It was reported that Alonso felt great regret for the game not flowing in Real Madrid's favor after Arda's substitution.
SPANISH PRESS: "ARDA IS AT THE HELM OF REAL MADRID"
Praise for Arda Güler poured in from the Spanish press:
AS:
"Physically strong in midfield, Güler took control of the team. The entire game went through him. The assist he made to Mbappé was worth its weight in gold."
Marca:
"Arda Güler's role is calmness and magic in attack. He does this perfectly."
Football Espana:
"In the 20-minute period where Real Madrid controlled the game, the brain in the center was Arda."
Managing Madrid:
"He made a fantastic assist to Mbappé. He utilized the wide spaces wonderfully."
THE MBAPPÉ–ARDA PARTNERSHIP WORKS LIKE A MACHINE
The connection between Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé has resulted in 9 goals so far this season.
8 assists from Güler to Mbappé
1 assist from Mbappé to Güler
This statistic shows that the duo has become one of the most dangerous attacking partnerships in European football.