Arda Güler is having his week of redemption at Real Madrid. In the game against Getafe, he was one of the standout players and scored the winning goal, playing in a midfield role that he wanted to make the most of to showcase his skills. In the classic against FC Barcelona, he came on in the 55th minute and was key in changing the team's performance.

His Impact Against Getafe and the Clasico Against Barça

In the match against Getafe, Arda Güler played 78 minutes in the midfield, being crucial in controlling the game. His performance was praised by coach Carlo Ancelotti, who highlighted that the Turkish player has a bright future at the club. Ancelotti explained that although he can't play as a pivot in the 4-4-2 system right now, he does have an important role in a 4-3-3 as an interior, a position that seems to suit his qualities better.

The young Turkish midfielder was also decisive in the Copa del Rey classic. Even though Real Madrid lost in extra time (3-2), Arda was key in improving the team’s play during the second half, showing personality, ball control, and great defensive work. During that phase of the game, he was actively involved in creating chances, including a perfect assist to Aurelien Tchouaméni for the goal that made it 1-2 on the scoreboard.

The Future of Arda Güler at Real Madrid

In his second season at Real Madrid, Arda Güler hadn't had the expected prominence. With only 1,388 minutes played, the Turkish player was far from being a key part of Ancelotti's plans. However, his performances in recent matches might have given him a new lease on life, and it seems the coach has finally found his ideal role in midfield.

Real Madrid has missed the presence of Luka Modric in midfield due to the Croatian's age (39 years old) and the retirement of Toni Kroos. Dani Ceballos has tried to make up for the lack of control in the middle, but the team has still struggled with consistency at key moments in the season. It is in this context that Arda's emergence becomes a possible solution for the future.

With the end of the season approaching, Real Madrid must continue searching for alternatives to strengthen their squad for next season, while Arda Güler keeps proving that he could be a crucial player for the team in the years to come.