31.08.2026 13:00
In the match where Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0, Arda Güler, who entered the game in the final minutes, found the back of the net just a few minutes later. While the Spanish press commented on the national star, saying 'His impact was immediate,' Jose Mourinho's serious expression on the bench after the goal drew attention.
In the 3rd week of Spain's La Liga, Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at Santiago Bernabeu. The home team won their third consecutive match in the league, reaching 9 points.
Real Madrid's goals were scored by Jude Bellingham in the 19th minute, an own goal by Alfonso Herrero in the 26th minute, Kylian Mbappe in the 30th minute, and Arda Guler in the 90+1st minute.
ARDA CAME IN AND IMMEDIATELY SCORED
Arda Guler, who started the match on the bench, was brought into the game in the final period in place of Jude Bellingham. The national star made excellent use of his short time on the field. In the 90+1st minute, Arda converted Vinicius's pass into a goal, scoring Real Madrid's fourth goal and determining the final score of the match.
SPANISH PRESS: HIS IMPACT WAS IMMEDIATELY VISIBLE
Arda Guler's quick contribution to the score did not go unnoticed by the Spanish press. AS used the following statements when evaluating the national player's performance:
"His impact was immediately visible. Arda carried the position very well and opened the ball to Vinicius. Vinicius then returned the ball to Arda with a great assist, and all he had to do was send it into the back of the net."
"HE MADE A HUGE IMPACT"
Managing Real Madrid, on the other hand, gave Arda Guler a rating of 7.5. Noting that the national footballer made a difference in a short time after coming on, it was assessed, "Despite being on the field for only a few minutes, he made a huge impact. Right after coming on, he made a great run and then completed the victory by scoring Real Madrid's fourth goal."
MOURINHO'S FACIAL EXPRESSION DREW ATTENTION
Immediately after Arda Guler's goal, the cameras turned to Real Madrid Head Coach Jose Mourinho. It was noteworthy that Mourinho sat with a serious and expressionless face on the bench after the goal. After Arda scored shortly after coming on, some fans also argued that the national player should be given more playing time.
DIRECT CONTRIBUTION TO 45 GOALS AT REAL MADRID
21-year-old Arda Guler has produced 19 goals and 26 assists in 115 matches across all competitions in his Real Madrid career. The national footballer, who has a contract with the Spanish giant until June 30, 2029, has a current market value of 90 million euros according to Transfermarkt data.