In the Madrid derby played in the 7th week of LaLiga, Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at home. In addition to the match score, the reaction of national footballer Arda Güler during an attack in the first half became a talking point after the match.
Arda Güler, who started the match in the starting 11 for Real Madrid, was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger in the 54th minute. The visiting team was reduced to 10 men after Dean Huijsen received a red card in the 52nd minute.
Atletico Madrid took the lead with a penalty goal by Alejandro Grimaldo in the 53rd minute. The home team doubled the lead with a goal scored by Jonathan David in the 59th minute. Real Madrid's goal by Antonio Rüdiger in the 89th minute did not change the result.
THE CONTROVERSIAL MOMENT IN THE DERBY
In the 31st minute of the match, Arda Güler's position during a fast break developed by Real Madrid drew attention. Vinicius Junior, in an attack where he slipped behind the opposing defense, pulled the ball back and passed it to Kylian Mbappe on his left instead of Arda Güler, who was in a favorable position on his right.
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While the Atletico Madrid defense intervened and cleared the danger, Arda Güler's reaction to the passing choice was captured by the broadcaster's cameras. This moment found wide repercussions on social media after the match.
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