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Real Madrid edged Elche 3-2 to secure the three points, with Arda Güler continuing to be Real Madrid’s MVP and Diomandé delivering a standout, game-changing performance. Elche dominated the second half, highlighting Madrid’s vulnerabilities, while Vinícius Júnior’s form could force Mourinho to rethink rotations ahead of the upcoming derby.
Real Madrid edged Elche 3-2 as Arda Güler (8) and Kylian Mbappé (8.5, 1 goal, 1 assist) starred, Mbappé also delivering a key pass. Aurélien Tchouaméni (8) and Yan Diomande (8) impressed in midfield/attack, while Vinícius Júnior had a tough game (3). Jude Bellingham (8) created the decisive move with a through-ball, and Carlos Espí scored the late winner. Endrick and Denzel Dumfries were unused. The piece also lists comprehensive player ratings for Madrid and notes Elche's two goals.
Real Madrid edged Elche 3-2 after a stoppage-time strike from substitute Carlos Espí, who came on with four minutes left to seal the win as Elche briefly leveled late. Arda Güler opened the scoring with a direct free-kick—the first Madrid goal from a direct set-piece since 2023—while Yan Diomande shone with seven dribbles and three chances created, and Madrid posted a season-high 3.56 xG.
Mourinho praised Real Madrid's bench depth after a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, highlighting Arda Güler's impact as a substitute and stressing that lineup changes will be tailored to each match. He described the game as a 45-minute affair, noted Vinícius Júnior's continued improvement, and explained that late substitutions were used to seal the result.
Real Madrid published a notably unconventional starting XI for their La Liga clash with Betis in Seville, featuring Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga and Valverde as a double pivot; Arda Güler on the right; Bellingham behind Mbappé, with Vinícius up front, while Betis’ lineup is listed as TBD. Kick-off is 21:00 CEST on 09/04/2026 at La Cartuja, with DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN+ (USA) streaming.
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 with Arda Güler delivering a creative masterclass (seven key passes and an assist) and substitute Carlos Espí scoring the late winner; Bellingham added a superb header as the Madrid defense held firm and Courtois had little to do.
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a pre-season friendly, with Mbappé opening the scoring early and Arda Güler delivering a standout display (8.5). Lunin added a solid cameo with three saves, Espi produced a superb header and effective hold-up play, while Vinícius Jr. struggled on the wing and Courtois was barely tested.
Bayern Munich refused to rely on Real Madrid’s rumored magic, weathering an early goal from Arda Güler, then leveraging patient control and a late surge from Michael Olise to seal a dramatic Champions League quarterfinal victory, after Camavinga’s red card swung the tie in Bayern’s favor.
Arda Güler’s two goals couldn’t prevent Real Madrid from a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich, as Lunin’s shaky goalkeeping and Camavinga’s red shaped the night; Bellingham and Mendy impressed for Madrid while Mbappé shone for Bayern, and Vinícius Jr. underperformed.
Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 on the night (6-4 on aggregate) in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena, sparked by Arda Guler’s 35-second opener, a Neuer own goal, and late goals from Kane and Mbappé, with Real finishing the game down to 10 men after Eduardo Camavinga’s red and Arda Guler’s dismissal in the aftermath. Bayern advance to the semi-finals to face Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern Munich stunned Real Madrid 4-3 in Munich to advance 6-4 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-finals, overturning the tie after Madrid’s standout night from Arda Güler. Güler scored twice for Madrid, and Bayern’s late double sealed the comeback with Mbappé adding a prior goal before the break. The article also evaluates Álvaro Arbeloa’s extremely attacking Real lineup, questions his future as Madrid’s coach, and flags Camavinga’s costly red card as a defining moment for his Real Madrid career, in a season that Madrid must now judge largely by domestic form.
Arda Guler produced a breathtaking 53rd-minute assist against Romania, threading a precise over-the‑defence pass to Ferdi Kadioglu for a goal in Turkey’s playoff, highlighting Guler as a creator capable of delivering World Cup moments. The piece places him among a gifted Turkish generation and notes his other standout exploits for Real Madrid and Euro 2024, arguing Turkey could provide memorable moments and global attention at the World Cup.
Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Elche, with Courtois delivering a crucial late save and not at fault for the goal, strong showings from Rüdiger and Huijsen, Valverde adding a golazo, and a sensational 30-minute cameo from Arda Güler who topped tackles and even scored from 75 yards. The ratings deck highlights Madrid’s depth across the board.
Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 La Liga win over Elche, with Rüdiger opening the scoring, Valverde netting twice, Huijsen heading home from a Yánez assist, an own goal by Manuel Ángel giving Elche a lifeline, and Arda Güler sealing it with a long-range lob; Courtois made a late signature save as Madrid asserted control after a quiet first half.
Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Antonio Rüdiger and Dean Huijsen (for Real), Fede Valverde, and Arda Güler on the scoresheet, while Manuel Ángel scored an own goal for Elche. The match also featured six Real Madrid under-21 players from La Fábrica, underscoring the depth in the squad as Güler produced a standout long-range strike. The result sets Madrid up for the second leg against Manchester City, with several key players rested to prepare for the tie.