Arda Güler Draws Attention After Clash With Teammate

Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat away to Real Betis ended with Arda Güler at the center of attention. The Turkish international was seen in a heated exchange with teammate Dean Huijsen as the players headed to the dressing room at halftime.

Güler appeared angry and shouted at Huijsen. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stepped between the two players after seeing the confrontation intensify, trying to calm the situation before it grew further.

Güler had created several chances during a match in which Real Madrid struggled to convert opportunities. José Mourinho later said taking him off had been difficult because he had played very well, but his first-half yellow card made the situation risky.

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Betis players are more cunning than Madrid players, while Madrid players are more naive.

Mourinho also criticized Real Madrid’s lack of guile compared with Betis. “Betis players are more cunning than Madrid players, while Madrid players are more naive,” he said. He argued that Betis players had drawn fouls and cards more effectively, with the backing of their supporters.

Asked about the substitution, Mourinho said: “I had to take him off because I felt he was in a risky situation.”

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I had to take him off because I felt he was in a risky situation.