Arda Güler, Player of the Match: "I feel an important part of the team thanks to Xabi Alonso"
“We put on a decent performance and took all three points,” said the Turkish ace following the win over Juventus.
Arda Güler was named Player of the Match in the clash between Real Madrid and Juventus on Champions League matchday three. The midfielder played a crucial role in the win at the Bernabéu, and he was delighted at the final whistle: “I'm feeling fantastic after that win, congratulations to my teammates, and thanks to the fans who come out to support us. We put on a decent performance and took all three points."
“I feel an important part of the team thanks to Xabi Alonso, who's shown real faith in me. I try and give my very best. He asks me to control the tempo and to be creative, I played well today."
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Would he rather be closer to the box or to Tchouameni?
“I can do either. If he wants me to score and assist, I can be a number 10, but I can play at number 8 as well, I don't mind."
His relationship with Mbappé
“It's fantastic, as you can see. It's the same off the pitch too, he's a great guy."
Surprised by the award
“It caught me by surprise because I don't play for this, I play to win. I didn't realise I was Player of the Match."
Barcelona match
“We'll try and win the game against Barcelona this weekend."