It was said to be fragile, too light for the very high level of Madrid. Arda Güler is shattering these clichés. The Turkish attacking midfielder created a surprise during Real Madrid’s last training session by dominating the physical tests set up by Antonio Pintus, head of the first team’s athletic preparation.
On Wednesday, the Merengue players were subjected to a series of demanding exercises, carried out with metabolic masks allowing the measurement of inspired oxygen and expired carbon dioxide in real time. Cutting-edge technology designed to precisely analyze aerobic capacity, respiratory efficiency and resistance to exercise. In this very selective framework, Güler achieved the best results in the group, ahead of profiles deemed more powerful and more enduring.
These data confirm an evolution already perceptible in matches. Repositioned in a more central role, the Turk has taken a step forward not only tactically, but also physically. Internally, the message is clear: Güler now fully meets the demanding standards of Real Madrid. A key element for establishing yourself permanently at the highest level.
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The figures in the Champions League support this observation. Alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham, Güler is one of the Madrid players who run the most, with nearly 10 kilometers covered per match. Over 556 minutes played, he totaled 55.6 kilometers, proof of remarkable consistency. Even more impressive, he accelerated after the break: +8% sprints in the second half and +6% distance covered at high intensity, where the majority of players showed a clear decline.
Fran Garcia, Federico Valverde and David Alaba also distinguished themselves during these tests. The Spanish left-back showed total commitment despite a recently uncertain future, while Valverde confirmed his reputation as a running machine. As for Alaba, often hampered by injuries, he surprised with his intact aerobic capacity.
Discreet in the media but formidable physically, Arda Güler is perhaps becoming one of Real Madrid’s greatest revelations… where we least expected him.
To summarize
Arda Güler, the Turkish attacking midfielder, created a surprise during Real Madrid’s last training session by dominating the physical tests set up by Antonio Pintus, head of the first team’s athletic preparation.
