Arda Güler’s Lone Goal Secures Real Madrid Win Over Getafe in La Liga Week 33
Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe in Week 33 of La Liga, thanks to a lone goal by Turkish international Arda Güler. For this matchup, manager Carlo Ancelotti handed rare starts to both Arda and Brazilian youngster Endrick, opting for a 4-4-2 formation with Arda in midfield and Vinicius Jr. and Endrick leading the attack.
Madrid dominated the match but could only manage a single goal—a result not entirely surprising given Getafe’s reputation as a defensively disciplined side. The breakthrough came in the 21st minute when Arda Güler scored with a right-footed finish. Impressively, the goal came from his weaker foot. This marks Arda's second La Liga goal of the season, his first coming in a 3-0 win against Girona back in December.
Since joining Real Madrid from Fenerbahçe in 2023, both Arda and Endrick have seen limited playing time. Arda featured in only 10 La Liga matches last season, starting just four, yet still managed to score six league goals.
This season, his involvement has improved slightly. He has appeared in 23 La Liga games, starting nine. He has scored two goals and provided three assists, with his latest goal securing the win against Getafe.
Across all competitions, Arda has recorded four goals and six assists in just 36 matches, most of which he played coming off the bench. Against Getafe, in addition to scoring, he registered 97 touches, completed 87% of his passes, and made three key passes before being substituted for Dani Ceballos in the 78th minute.
Ancelotti’s decision to trust young talents like Arda and Endrick in high-stakes games highlights his growing confidence in the club’s next generation.
Despite the win, Real Madrid remains second in the La Liga table behind Barcelona, who also won their match yesterday. Madrid will now turn their attention to the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, set to take place on the 29th.
blogpay
Total Comments: 0