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Güler scores for Real Madrid after disputed clash with Sevilla’s Peque
Arda Güler scored Real Madrid’s opener against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu.
He struck with his left foot from near the edge of the area, putting Real Madrid 1-0 ahead.
Minutes earlier, Güler had clashed with Sevilla player Peque while the two were running without the ball.
Peque fell and complained that Güler had hit him with an elbow; the incident sparked a confrontation involving players from both sides.
The referee showed Güler a yellow card, and another Sevilla player, Félix, also received a booking after confronting him.
VAR reviewed the incident but did not classify it as an assault, so Güler was not sent off.
Güler also played in midfield, while Federico Valverde moved to right-back.
Arda Güler scored Real Madrid’s opening goal against Sevilla after a disputed clash with Sevilla player Peque.
The clash happened during a run without the ball, when Güler appeared to strike Peque with his arm.
Peque fell and complained of a blow to the face, while the referee and VAR did not classify the incident as an act of aggression.
Mundo Deportivo said Güler was booked, while MARCA reported a yellow card for Real Madrid defender Huijsen.
Reports differed on the timing, placing the incident in the 22nd minute or several minutes before Güler’s goal around the 30th minute.
- Who
- Arda Güler of Real Madrid and Peque of Sevilla were involved. Real Madrid and Sevilla were playing.
- What
- Güler scored after a disputed clash in which he appeared to strike Peque with his arm.
- When
- 18 October 2026. Reports placed the clash in the 22nd minute or several minutes before the goal around the 30th minute.
- Where
- Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid.
- Why
- Not stated
Mundo Deportivo
VAR and referee
Disciplinary decision
Mundo Deportivo
Mundo Deportivo described the incident as a red card that was not given.
VAR and referee
The referee and VAR did not classify it as an act of aggression.
Mundo Deportivo placed the disputed clash between Güler and Peque in the 22nd minute.
The incident was reviewed by VAR, which did not classify it as an act of aggression.
Güler scored Real Madrid’s opening goal with a left-footed shot.
- Match
- Real Madrid vs Sevilla
- Goal scorer
- Arda Güler
- Goal
- Real Madrid’s opening goal, around the 30th minute
- Disputed incident
- Güler and Peque clashed during a run without the ball
- Venue
- Santiago Bernabéu
- Date
- 18 October 2026
2 sources
What people are saying
where the coach says