Arda Güler scores against Leipzig: The detail highlighted in Spain

Arda Güler stood out for more than his goal in Real Madrid’s 4–1 Champions League win over Leipzig on 21 October. The Türkiye international was involved in the first two scoring moves. Looking at both moments helps explain the assessment published in Spain.

Arda’s part in the opening two goals

The opening goal began with Güler’s shot. Late in the first half, he received Valverde’s pass and tested Vandevoordt; Bernardo Silva finished the rebound. Güler’s shot was an important part of the attack that produced the opening goal.

After the break, he supplied the finish himself. Following Bellingham’s cross and Mbappé’s header, he turned the ball in on the goal line to double the lead. In one move he initiated the danger; in the other he provided the final touch.

AS’s match assessment highlighted Güler’s responsibility on the pitch and his development into a central part of the side.

ForzaGolazo’s view of his attacking role

My reading of these two moves is straightforward: treating Güler simply as a player looking for shots from outside the box is too narrow. Staying in the right place as an attack develops matters alongside the ability to shoot. The two moves show him combining different attacking roles in the same match.

Speaking to Realmadrid TV, Güler expressed satisfaction with the team’s work with and without the ball and said they were ready for Barcelona. The question now is what most strengthens his role at Real Madrid: his finishing or his ability to contribute at different stages of an attack?