Real Madrid
January 2026
Madrid won 2-0 after a flat first half, with Mbappe scoring a second-half penalty and Asencio adding a headed goal from a corner to secure the points. Arbeloa changed the flow by introducing Arda Guler for more midfield invention, increasing tempo and chance creation. Mbappe won and converted a penalty, then Madrid capitalised on a set piece, managing the game despite a few Levante counters.
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
November 2025
Olympiacos briefly stunned Real Madrid with a superb team goal, only for Kylian Mbappe to respond with a ruthless seven-minute hat-trick before half-time, flipping the game from 1-0 down to a commanding Real lead and adding another historic European feat to his record. After ending a three-match scoring drought with the equaliser on 22 minutes, Mbappe headed in a second moments later, then latched onto Arda Guler’s lofted pass to drill a low third past Konstantinos Tzolakis. The explosive burst reasserted Madrid’s control and ensured another match ball for the France star.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
Summer 2025
Aston Villa are exploring a move for the 20-year-old Turkish playmaker.
Despite links to Liverpool, Aston Villa hold long-standing interest. Güler has struggled for minutes this season with only 7 league starts. Madrid may allow him to decide his own future.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
March 2025
Arda Güler is attracting renewed interest from Aston Villa, with director Monchi confirming their intent to sign the struggling Real Madrid playmaker.
Güler has played just 1,530 minutes since joining Madrid in 2023 after rejecting Barcelona. Monchi, who previously wanted him, remains keen—but the Turkish international reportedly prefers to stay and fight for his place.