He didn't play in the Manchester City match... Reaction to Ancelotti at Real Madrid over Arda Güler: 'Arda, leave immediately'
Real Madrid, which defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg, secured its place in the round of 16. While Kylian Mbappe made his mark on the night with a hat-trick, the fact that Arda Güler did not receive any playing time once again drew significant backlash. As head coach Ancelotti became the target of criticism, comments suggesting "Arda Güler should leave" dominated the agenda.
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In the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg match, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu to advance to the next round. Having also won the first leg, the Madrid side continues its journey in the Champions League with a 6-2 aggregate score.
The star of the match was Kylian Mbappe, who delivered a historic performance by scoring a hat-trick. The French star opened the scoring in the 4th minute, doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, and brought the score to 3-0 in the 61st minute, leading his team to victory. Manchester City's only goal came from Nico Gonzalez in the 90+2nd minute.
Mbappe's goal celebrations drew as much attention as the goals themselves. The star player's gestures after scoring thrilled Real Madrid fans on social media and resonated widely throughout the football world.
ARDA GÜLER ON THE BENCH AGAIN
The fact that Arda Güler did not receive any playing time in the match sparked a major debate. The decision to bring on Luka Modric when the match was already 3-0 further fueled criticism regarding the opportunities given to the young footballer.
The #ArdaGüler hashtag quickly trended on social media, with thousands of football fans expressing their reaction toward head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Fans argued that the 19-year-old talent should receive more playing time, claiming that his development is being hindered.
'ARDA SHOULD LEAVE'
Match commentator Ömer Üründül reacted harshly to Arda Güler being kept on the bench once again.
Üründül stated, "The match is 3-0, there are 8 minutes left. What is the point of bringing on Modric? You don't play Arda Güler in this match. Arda Güler needs to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. It can't go on like this. It's a shame."
ARDA GÜLER'S SEASON PERFORMANCE
Arda Güler, who has found 967 minutes of playing time in 27 matches with Real Madrid this season, has recorded 3 goals and 5 assists. However, the young player's lack of playing time continues to be a subject of debate by both fans and commentators.
REAL MADRID IN THE ROUND OF 16: WAITING FOR THEIR OPPONENT
With this victory, Real Madrid continues its pursuit in the Champions League and has begun waiting for its opponent in the Round of 16. The Spanish giant, considered one of the favorites of the tournament, will learn its new opponent following the UEFA draw.