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Real Madrid teenage prodigy arrives in pre-season in top form
Real Madrid secured the signing of Arda Guler amid intense competition from top European clubs last season.
The promising Turkish talent was expected to feature regularly throughout the season. However, injuries sidelined him for much of the campaign, making him one of the many casualties on the team’s roster.
Opportunities were still scarce when he made his long-awaited comeback to the pitch as coach Carlo Ancelotti was unwilling to deviate from his established team.
Even so, Guler grabbed every chance he got by the scruff of the neck and made a lasting impact in the closing games of the season, proving himself worthy of more minutes.
The 19-year-old even extended his form into the UEFA Euro 2024 with Turkey, producing some inspiring moments for his team and scoring one of the tournament’s best goals.
Now, as the new season approaches, Guler aims to build on the successful foundations he has already laid.
Real Madrid stunned by Guler
Indeed, according to MARCA (h/t Madrid Zone) Real Madrid are impressed with the Turkish talent, Arda Guler, who has arrived for preseason in top form.
Moreover, the youngster has enhanced his physique by adding muscle mass and continuously working out in the gym, meeting the coaching staff’s expectations.
He showcased his immense quality and aptitude from the moment he started pre-season training. In fact, yesterday in a live training session hosted by the club, Guler assisted new signing Endrick twice.
The report goes on to add that Arda Guler is poised to play a much bigger role at Real Madrid in the upcoming season.
Following a period of adaptation, he feels ready and hungrier than ever. Competition in the front line will be abundant, but Los Blancos recognizes that having elite options to rotate with is necessary to avoid injuries and compete at the highest level.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
