Mbappé criticized Güler after defeat against Barcelona, but Güler’s reaction was shocked
On May 14, 2025, the atmosphere in Real Madrid stretched after 3-4 defeats to Barcelona within the framework of La Liga. Emotional El Clásico witnessed the lack of control in the middle line, and Kylian Mbappé, a new star who joined the team, did not hesitate to criticize the young team Arda Güler by saying that it was the main cause of failure.
During the press conference after the match, Mbappé obviously said: “Arda is not very mature. He is lower and shows fear in Barcelona’s pressure. So we completely lost the middle line.” This heavy criticism caused a rapid debate in Real Madrid, especially when Güler, a 20 -year -old Turkish midfielder, returned after a long injury and still calls his form.
However, what surprised everything was that Güler answered. Instead of impatient reaction or discussion, Güler chose to briefly respond. It is said that he told the senior officials of Real Madrid right in front of Mbappé: “If everything continues like this, I will leave.” The sentence is only 9 words, but it is enough to make Mbappé quiet and not to answer.
Güler’s reaction showed a clear message that he did not accept not only trust, but also did not agree to overlook. Although he joined only Real Madrid from Fenerbahçe in 2023, Güler was considered one of the brightest young talents in Europe. However, continuous injuries and pressure on the big team like Real Madrid made it difficult to claim itself.
Meanwhile, this summer, the newly joined Mbappé in Real Madrid is under great pressure to prove its value. The defeat against Barcelona aimed to regain the throne of Real Madrid La Liga, while a strong blow was in his ambition and team.
Güler’s reaction attracted great attention from fans and media. Many people think that this is a sign of a young player full of personality that is ready to face great pressure. Others are worried that this internal conflict may affect the solidarity of the team, especially in the context of preparing for important matches in the Real Madrid Champions League.
Real Madrid’s newly taken over the coach Xabi Alonso, has not yet commented on the incident. However, it was said that he held an emergency meeting with the players to solve the conflicts and to focus on the upcoming targets.
Will the conflict between Mbappé and Güler be solved, or will this be the beginning of the larger cracks in Real Madrid’s locker room? The answer will only be when the Spanish royal team enters the decisive stage of the season.
