Arda Güler's controversial elbow sparks debate during Madrid vs Sevilla
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Real Madrid faces Sevilla on October 18, 2026, in LaLiga. During the match, a controversial incident occurred when Arda Güler elbowed Sevilla's Peque Fernández after being held back off the ball. A VAR review lasting three minutes followed, yet Güler received no card despite his action. He subsequently scored five minutes later, intensifying the backlash on social media regarding the officiating. The match continues to draw attention ahead of next week's El Clasico against Barcelona.
- •Match between Real Madrid and Sevilla is underway.
- •Arda Güler elbowed Peque Fernández; no booking was issued.
- •VAR reviewed the incident but allowed play to continue.
- •Güler scored shortly after the controversial play.
- •Upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona creates additional context.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 Arda Güler's elbow: huge controversy during Real Madrid vs Sevilla !
"The controversy of the night.Real Madrid host Sevilla this Sunday evening, a week before El Clasico against Barcelona. A week after Vinicius Jr was sent off for pulling a Villarreal player's hair duri...
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