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Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final

Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final Real Madrid, one of the La Liga teams, faced AC Milan in a friendly match as part of the new season preparations. Arda Guler also played in the match, US, August 1, 2024 (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Aug 13, 2024 1:38 PM

The UEFA Super Cup final will feature a clash between Real Madrid and Atalanta on Aug. 14, at 10:00 p.m. (local time), capturing the attention of football fans worldwide.

All eyes will be on Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler.

Real Madrid, the Champions League winner after defeating Dortmund in the final, and Atalanta, who won the UEFA Europa League by beating Bayer Leverkusen, will face off to claim the Super Cup title.

After an impressive performance at Euro 2024, Arda Guler took a short vacation before joining Real Madrid’s training camp in the United States.

The 19-year-old player’s market value, initially €30 million, has risen to €45 million following the tournament.

Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
DORTMUND, GERMANY – JUNE 22: Arda Guler (8) of Turkiye during UEFA EURO 2024 Group F football match between Turkiye and Portugal at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany on June 22, 2024. ( Emin Sansar – Anadolu Agency )
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
Arda Guler of Turkiye celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2024 European Football Championship Group F football match between Türkiye and Georgia at Signal Iduna Park stadium, in Dortmund, Germany, June 18, 2024. (AA Photo)
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
Türkiye’s Arda Guler celebrates scoring their second goal, Türkiye v Georgia – Dortmund BVB Stadion, Dortmund, Germany – June 18, 2024 (Reuters)

Guler started in the lineup for friendly matches against Milan and Barcelona but did not play in the recent game against Chelsea.

As the UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta approaches, not only Turkish football fans but also Spaniards are eager to see Arda Guler in action.

The young star’s development in Madrid is being closely watched.

Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
Turkish footballer Arda Guler was among the players who played time for Real Madrid in a friendly match against Milan, Illionis, August 1, 2024 (AA Photo)
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final

According to the Spanish publication Defensa Central, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had a private meeting with Arda Guler ahead of the UEFA Super Cup match. The report states:

Carlo Ancelotti already has plans for the match and is communicating them to his players. One of the players whose role has changed is Arda Guler. The Turkish player’s excellent form since last April, his brilliant performance at the European Championship in Germany, and his impressive preseason camp in the United States have led Ancelotti to consider using him against Gasperini’s team.

Defensa Central
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Arda Guler of Real Madrid during a training session at Soldier Field Stadium on July 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the friendly match against AC Milan on July 31, 2024. ( Jacek Boczarski – Anadolu Agency )
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Arda Guler with ball of Real Madrid during a training session at Soldier Field Stadium on July 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of the friendly match against AC Milan on July 31, 2024. ( Jacek Boczarski – Anadolu Agency )
Turkish wunderkind Arda Guler to play in Super Cup final
CHICAGO, ILLIONIS, UNITED STATES – JULY 31: Arda Guler of Real Madrid in action during pre-season friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid at Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States on July 31, 2024. ( Jacek Boczarski – Anadolu Agency )

Reportedly, Ancelotti told Guler: “I want you to be ready; you’ll be important, and unless something strange happens, you’ll get significant playing time against Atalanta.”

Real Madrid is expected to field an attacking trio of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Guler in the final against Atalanta.

However, there is also speculation that Madrid may start with Rodrygo and bring Guler on in the second half.

Last Updated:  Aug 14, 2024 4:39 PM