Real Madrid hosted Celta de Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 4 in a must-win La Liga clash, with the title race still alive and Barcelona just ahead in the standings All eyes were on young Turkish midfielder Arda Güler, who earned his 14th start of the season, signaling a major shift in Carlo Ancelotti’s rotation and Real’s midfield hierarchy
Güler, once a fringe player, has seized his recent opportunities, impressing with decisive performances against Getafe and Barcelona. His rise comes as Rodrygo missed out due to illness, but Ancelotti’s choice also reflects growing trust in Güler’s ability to impact big matches The coach confirmed pre-match that Güler would get more protagonism, calling him a “fantastic interior” and highlighting his unique skill set for the team’s future
With Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by four points and only five games left, the pressure was on to secure all three points and keep the title dream alive Celta, sitting mid-table, posed a threat with recent strong form, but the Bernabéu crowd expected nothing less than a statement win.
Did Güler deliver on his big opportunity? And did Real Madrid keep their title hopes alive, or did Celta spring a surprise? The answer may surprise you-check the full match breakdown for all the key moments.
