Xavi’s Reaction to Arda Güler’s First Goal for Madrid: “The Kid is …”

Real Madrid regained their winning form in the league yesterday after the three points ‘stolen’ by Jesús Gil Manzano against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium.

Securing victory for the Madrid entity was of vital importance, especially as it dampens the revival hopes coming from Barcelona.

Furthermore, the performance in the UEFA Champions League against RB Leipzig wasn’t the best, so it was crucial to defeat Celta with authority.

Carlo Ancelotti ended the league encounter with Celta de Vigo very satisfied, especially because he could give rest to some players and minutes to others.

Additionally, this match allowed Arda Güler to celebrate his first goal with the Real Madrid shirt, something he will surely never forget, especially because it was at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

“He played very little, three minutes. I was convinced he could do something, and he made a move of great talent. He’s a great talent, and we who see him every day know that he has improved a lot in recent times. He works with more intensity and has shown his quality. He has a future here, and none of us think otherwise,” Carlo Ancelotti expressed at the end of the match.

However, the celebration for his goal has been less in Barcelona, as Xavi Hernández still feels the pain of Real Madrid snatching this signing away from them.

The Barça coach considers Arda Güler a special player and, after seeing him score his first goal against Celta de Vigo, he has already discussed it with his staff.

“This kid is brilliant, what a crack of a goal… it’s a pity we don’t have him with us,” he reflected with his team.

This highlights the sports management errors that Barça has made in recent years, although it’s worth noting that the young Turkish player preferred to sign for Real Madrid.