Güler’s creative surge fuels Real Madrid’s eight‑game run, Valdano enthuses

Real Madrid have embarked on a formidable resurgence after the autumn international break, with Los Blancos now on an eight‑game winning streak across all competitions and Turkish midfielder Arda Güler at the heart of the revival, earning praise from former club legend Jorge Valdano.

Güler has firmly established himself as an indispensable starter in the first team, cementing his place in the side’s tactical evolution.

Operating with sublime creative authority, the Turkish international has reshaped the final‑third, forging an explosive combination with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé that systematically dismantles opposition defences.

Valdano lauds Güler and Madrid’s momentum

Valdano lauded the 21‑year‑old’s positional intelligence after his match‑winning display in a 3‑0 victory over Valencia, where Güler recorded both a goal and an assist.

“Güler is wonderful. He is always in the right place, where he needs to be. Playing out wide and having an extraordinary influence on Real Madrid’s game. He is playing with great confidence,” Valdano told Defensa Central, adding that the youngster possesses extraordinary vision, decision‑making and ball control.

Reports suggest Real Madrid are preparing an upgraded contract extension for Güler, underlining his long‑term stature at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Valdano also noted that Madrid head into the current international break trailing leaders Barcelona by three points, having overtaken Atlético Madrid into second place.

He backed the referee’s decision to send off Valencia’s José Gayà for a challenge on Mbappé, saying the red card was justified because Gayà never went for the ball.