Arda Güler named Breakthrough Player of the 2025/26 Champions League
The madridista played 14 matches, scored 2 goals, and provided 3 assists.
Arda Güler has been named the Breakthrough Player of the 2025/26 Champions League by UEFA's technical observers group. The Turkish midfielder played 14 matches for Real Madrid, 13 of them as a starter, scored 2 goals in the second leg of the quarterfinals against Bayern, and provided three assists. Moreover, his outstanding performance in the victory against Juventus in the group stage earned him the title of MVP of the match.
UEFA created this award to replace the Young Player of the Champions League accolade, aiming to recognize players who make significant progress over the course of a specific campaign.