Arda Guler Stars With Goal and Assist as Real Madrid Beats Valencia 3-0
Arda Guler starred with a goal and an assist as Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-0 for their eighth consecutive win. The 21-year-old midfielder earned widespread praise in Spain and internationally for a masterclass performance.
Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Valencia, extending their winning streak across all competitions to eight matches. While Kylian Mbappe continued his scoring run and Federico Valverde added another long-range goal, 21-year-old midfielder Arda Guler stole the spotlight with a stellar performance featuring a goal and an assist.
Guler's display earned rave reviews in the Spanish sports press. The newspaper AS praised his left foot, writing that "he has a magic wand in his left foot, but also a hammer," while concluding that adjectives fall short of describing his recital. Tactical analysis highlighted how Valverde's industrious work on the right flank grants the Turkish international the freedom to roam and orchestrate attacks.
The defining moment of their partnership arrived in the 75th minute when Guler collected the ball, turned sharply, and delivered a precise through ball to Mbappe. The French forward rounded goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski to seal the final score, marking Mbappe's seventh consecutive game with a goal. Earlier in the first match, Jude Bellingham initiated a move that allowed Guler to arrive in the box and finish with his right foot.
International media also lauded the youngster. Yahoo Sport awarded Guler a 9 out of 10 rating, highlighting his goal, assist, and three key passes. "Played with authority and composure, and looked in complete control every time he had the ball," the publication noted. Similarly, The 4th Official handed him a 9, the highest rating among Real Madrid players, describing him as a constant threat in the final third.
With this victory, Real Madrid accumulated 30 points in the league table, matching Barcelona ahead of their fixture against Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos head into the international break on a high note, propelled by Guler's burgeoning influence and elite technical mastery.
