04.08.2024 12:30
Real Madrid shared the field with their eternal rival Barcelona in their second friendly match in the United States. The purple and white team lost the pre-season El Clasico 2-1, but our national star Arda Güler made a mark on the game. Arda, who scored a beautiful goal in the 24th minute that was disallowed due to offside, became the assist provider for his team's only goal in the 82nd minute. The performance of the 19-year-old player impressed Florentino Perez, the president of the Madrid team, who was watching the match from the VIP box.
Real Madrid, who continue their preparations for the new season in the USA, faced Barcelona in their second friendly match here. The El Clasico played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ended with a 2-1 victory for the Catalan team. Our national star Arda, who started in the starting 11 and played for 90 minutes, once again impressed everyone with his performance.
BRILLIANT GOAL DISALLOWED FOR OFFSIDE
While the match was still 0-0, Arda Güler controlled the aerial ball sent by Brahim Diaz inside the penalty area in an exquisite way in the 24th minute and scored with a clean shot. However, Arda's goal was disallowed due to a millimetric offside.
Here are those moments;
HE ASSISTED THE ONLY GOAL
The young talent, aged 19, made the assist for his team's only goal in the match they lost 2-1. In the 82nd minute, he made a superb cross with his left foot from the right wing in a corner kick. Nico Paz's header from the back post found the net and Arda's amazing cross turned into an assist.
GAME INTERRUPTED BY LIGHTNING
In addition, lightning struck during the 12th minute of the El Clasico played under bad weather conditions. After this incident, the referee Armando Villarreal stopped the match and sent both teams' players to the dressing room. The big match was played again after a break of about 1 hour.
PRESIDENT PEREZ, BOTH AMAZED AND ADMIRING
Meanwhile, in a news article on Defensa Central, it was written that Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, who watched the match from the VIP box, was very impressed with Arda Güler's performance. The article stated, "The match was interrupted for more than an hour due to the storm and lightning. However, this situation did not affect Arda Güler, who is one of the best players of Real Madrid once again. The Turkish gem is shining before this season. In fact, Arda scored a goal in the first half that only a few players could achieve. Only the referee could stop Arda Güler's talent. Florentino Pérez was very pleased with the Turkish star's performance regardless of the referee's decision. Florentino Perez, who was in the VIP box at the stadium, commented on Arda Güler, 'This kid is a real talent'."