19.11.2025 18:00
In the last match of the Turkish National Team, Turkey drew 2-2 with Spain, while the young star Arda Güler starting on the bench became a topic of curiosity for the Spaniards. Spanish football fans, who did not see Arda Güler on the field, searched on Google for the question, "Why didn't Arda Güler play in the match against Spain?"
In the last match of the A National Team in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers, Turkey drew 2-2 with Spain, while the fact that Arda Güler started the match on the bench became a major topic of interest in Spain. Spanish football fans, who could not see the young star wearing the Real Madrid jersey on the field, searched for the same question on social media and Google throughout the match.
THE MOST SEARCHED QUESTION ON GOOGLE: WHY DID ARDA GÜLER NOT PLAY?
The Spanish press reported that the question "Why did Arda Güler not play in the match against Spain?" was among the most searched topics since the night before, based on the searches made on Google. Fans tried to understand why Montella did not put the young superstar on the field.
MONTELLA DID NOT TAKE RISKS
According to reports, the reason for Vincenzo Montella's decision is quite clear: Arda Güler is on the yellow card suspension threshold. The coach did not want to take risks before the playoff round and did not assign Arda, as well as Kenan Yıldız, Oğuz Aydın, and goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who were also on the threshold.
SPANISH PRESS WAS ALSO SURPRISED
Due to Arda's popularity at Real Madrid, the Spanish press also devoted significant coverage to the development. Fans who wanted to see the young star on the field commented on social media platforms, saying, "I wish he had played, we really wanted to watch him."
After Turkey's critical 1 point, all eyes are now on the playoff round. Arda Güler is expected to be in the starting eleven for those matches.