Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-1 at home in the second week of La Liga. National football player Arda Güler, who started in the first 11, drew attention with his performance in the first match of the season.
The Madrid team's goals were scored by Jude Bellingham and new signing Carlos Espi. Espanyol's only goal came from Alex Calatrava.
Arda Güler provided the assist for Jude Bellingham's goal with an accurate cross in the 9th minute.
ARDA GÜLER STARTS THE SEASON WITH AN ASSIST! ??
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Bellingham, rising well to the cross from our national player, scored Real Madrid's first goal of the new season. ?? pic.twitter.com/sqCPnrYNSJ
The national football player looked effective in Real Madrid's attacking organizations until he was replaced by Yan Diomande in the 64th minute.
The 21-year-old player finished the match with 1 assist, 7 key passes, and a 93 percent pass accuracy. Arda Güler's expected assist (xA) value in the match was recorded as 0.77.
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