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Mourinho praises Arda Guler as he fights for Real Madrid minutes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:41 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Mourinho praises Arda Guler as he fights for Real Madrid minutes

Summary

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised playmaker Arda Guler ahead of the upcoming match against Elche in La Liga. Guler, who played a supportive role in the team's 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, is vying for playing time alongside established stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. Mourinho highlighted Guler's impressive vision and decision-making, noting his potential while keeping expectations balanced. The Turkish midfielder will face competition from other talents, including record signing Yan Diomande. Meanwhile, Mourinho addressed Vinicius's form, indicating the Brazilian winger has yet to reach his peak performance this season.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho praises Guler's quality and potential before match against Elche.
•Guler contributed to a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
•Vinicius Junior is not at his best as the season progresses.
•Madrid trails La Liga leaders Barcelona by three points.

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9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes

What they're saying

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hailed playmaker Arda Guler on Monday ahead of the team's visit to face Elche in La Liga.Second-placed Madrid trail La Liga leaders Barcelona, who boast a 100 percent record, by three points. rbs/mw
— Yahoo Sports

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