He had saved Real Madrid: Arda Güler adorned the headlines in Spain

In the second leg of the Spanish Copa del Rey semi-final, Real Madrid hosted Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu. Having won the first leg 1-0, the Madrid side trailed 4-3 after 90 minutes in the return leg, forcing the match into extra time.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti gave young star Arda Güler a chance during the extra time periods. After stepping onto the pitch, Arda became one of the players who changed the fate of the match. In the 115th minute, from a corner kick he took from the left corner, German defender Antonio Rüdiger sent the ball into the net with a magnificent header.

With this goal, Real Madrid brought the score to 4-4 and advanced to the final.

PRAISE FOR ARDA GÜLER FROM THE SPANISH PRESS

The Spanish press gave extensive coverage to this critical assist by Arda Güler. Marca, one of the country's leading sports newspapers, reported the story with the headline, "Arda's magical touch and magnificent delivery."

The report stated, "Arda Güler's masterful cross allowed Rüdiger to overcome his opponents inside the six-yard box and execute his header. This moment, which brought the 4-4 scoreline for the Whites, opened the door to the final."

Antonio Rüdiger, who scored the goal that sent the Madrid team to the final, also thanked Arda after the match. According to a report in Defensa Central, Rüdiger showered the young footballer's performance with praise, saying, "The best left foot in the world, great pass, my brother..."

The report also included the comment, "Arda and Rüdiger stepped up in difficult moments and determined the fate of the match. Both played a key role in the result achieved against Real Sociedad."