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86% of fans are caring! The Club World Cup broke out, and Real Madrid s new core emerged

9:38am, 29 June 2025Football

The war in the Club World Cup just ignited, and a name has resounded throughout the football world - Arda Gule. This Turkish genius boy spent two games to let everyone see what Real Madrid looks like in the future. When Xavi Alonso handed him the starting position, Guller completely conquered the coaching staff and fans with a wonderful goal and dominant performance throughout the game.

From substitute to core, Gule's transformation path

Looking back at Gule's growth trajectory in Real Madrid, this is a typical story of accumulating strength. He was transferred from Fenerbahce in 2023 and was originally just one of the many new stars of the Galaxy Battleship. However, time tells it all. So far this season, Guller has won 18 starting opportunities and scored 6 goals. If he counts his performance last season, he started 23 games in total. This number seems not high, but it contains huge potential.

In the critical battle against Pachuca, Guller showed maturity beyond his age. When Asensio was sent off with a red card, Gule did not panic, but took the initiative to take on more responsibilities. He cut from the right to the middle and became the team's organizational core. That winning goal is even more classic: Vinicius launched an offensive from the left, Trent ran wildly from the right, Gonzalo assisted accurately, and Guller scored calmly. This is a perfect teamwork and the best reflection of Gule's personal abilities.

fans' choice, data speaks

numbers will not lie, and fans' eyes are even brighter. In the survey initiated by AS newspaper, 86% of fans believed that Guller should become the absolute main force of Real Madrid under Xavi Alonso. This overwhelming support rate not only reflects the fans' love for Gule, but also reflects his actual performance on the court. The data on social media is also shocking: 86% of Instagram users support Guller's first release, and 74.2% of Twitter users like him. This kind of all-round support is rare in Real Madrid's history. You know, Real Madrid fans have always been picky, and being able to gain such high recognition is enough to show the special features of Gule.

tactical innovation, Gule's perfect fit, the arrival of Xavi Alonso, brought a brand new tactical concept to Real Madrid. This former midfielder knows how to use technical players, and Gule is his ideal pawn. With outstanding left foot skills, fast speed and creativity, coupled with excellent set-piece skills, Gule possesses almost all the qualities of a modern midfielder.

More importantly, Gule's rise was right at the right time. Modric's departure is a foregone conclusion, and Cross's successor is still in search. Real Madrid urgently needs a midfield core who can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the organization. Gule's appearance just filled this vacancy. He is not a copy of Modric, nor is he a copy of Kroos, he is the unique Gule.

In the match against Pachuca, Guller showed amazing tactical adaptability. When the team needs him to create a threat on the right, he can make a precise cross; when the team needs him to retreat to the organization, he can also calmly dispatch it. This kind of all-round performance is exactly what modern football needs.

The future is promising, and challenges and opportunities coexist

Of course, Gule's Real Madrid journey is not smooth. The competition with Rodrigo is still fierce, and the team's rotation policy also means he needs to prove himself in every opportunity. But as the old saying goes, opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Gule proved with his performance that he was ready.

The next game against Salzburg will be a key battle for Gule to consolidate his main position. The fans' calls are loud enough, the coach's trust has been established, and the rest is to continue to prove yourself on the court.

From the small Turkish town of Artin to the Bernabeu in Spain, Gule has walked an extraordinary path. Now, he is at the crossroads of his career. On one hand, there are countless fans' expectations, but on the other hand, there are huge pressure and challenges. But as he showed against Pachuca, Guller was ready to take everything.

Club World Cup is just the beginning, and the real test is still to come. But one thing is certain is that Gule is no longer the newcomer who needs time to grow, he has become an indispensable part of Real Madrid. The 86% fan support rate is not only a recognition of his past performance, but also an expectation for his future. In Xavi Alonso's tactical system, Guller may really be the key figure who changed the fate of Real Madrid.

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