21.10.2025 16:01
Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız ahead of the match against Juventus. Xabi Alonso described Arda Güler as a mix of Mesut Özil and Guti Hernandez, and regarding Kenan Yıldız, he said, "There are very good players at Juventus, and Kenan Yıldız is one of them. He has shown fantastic development. He will be one of the stars of the future."
Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso made statements ahead of the match against Juventus in the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League.
''ARDA GÜLER, A COMBINATION OF MESUT AND GUTI''
Xabi Alonso expressed that Arda Güler is a combination of Real Madrid's former stars Mesut Özil and Guti Hernandez, stating, "Arda is a mix of Mesut Özil and Guti. Guti was talented in playmaking and providing the final pass, and so was Mesut. I really liked Mesut, and I enjoyed playing with him a lot. The more we find Arda in the game, the higher our level rises. We must continue to push him. I am very pleased with Arda Güler." he said.
''HE WILL BE ONE OF THE STARS OF THE FUTURE''
The successful coach also commented on Kenan Yıldız, who plays for the rival Juventus, saying, "There are very good players at Juventus, and Kenan Yıldız is one of them. He has shown fantastic development. I know Kenan very well. When I was playing at Bayern Munich, Kenan was there too. Watching Kenan's development really makes me very happy. He will be one of the stars of the future."
''SCORED IN EVERY STADIUM''
Alonso also spoke about French striker Kylian Mbappe, saying, "Not just the goals. His impact is almost equally important in terms of his teammates following him when he has the ball and when he doesn't. He helps us. He has scored in every stadium. Beyond scoring, the impact he creates is what the team needs... Kylian is in a very good period both in life and personally. He is very analytical. He does everything for a reason, and he needs to understand these well. Now everything has fallen into place in his mind, and that's why he is performing so well."
WHEN IS THE MATCH?
Real Madrid will face Juventus on Wednesday, October 22, at 22:00.