Arda Güler seriously criticized LA Liga President Javier Tebas after a controversial decision on the opening match between Real Madrid and Osasuna. The reaction after Tebas surprised many fans.
In a surprising development, Real Madrid’s rising star Arda Güler criticized LA Liga President Javier Tebas in front of the public after a controversial decision on the opening match of the 2025-26 La Liga season with Osasuna. The young Turkish midfielder, who is often known as “Turkish Messi ,, expressed his disappointment against the decision he saw as an unfair decision that ignores the welfare of the player and started a storm of discussion between fans and experts. Tebas’s reaction further fueled the discussion, and many people in the football world were amazed with increasingly increasing duel.
The debate stems from the request of Real Madrid to postpone the opening match with Osasuna, which was scheduled to be played in Santiago Bernabeu on 19 August 2025. The club’s participation in the FIFA Clubs World Cup, which resulted in Paris Saint-Germain’s 4-0 semi-final defeat, left the squad with a cramped calendar. Real Madrid, Spanish Professional Footballers Association (AFE) with his agreement with the necessity of a compulsory 21 -day holiday players who are entitled to the rest and preparation of the players argued. The club suggested that the match should be postponed to 29 October in order to make preparations for pre -season preparations properly, but this request was rapidly rejected by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) with the support of La Liga. In particular, TEBAS clearly rejected the need for postponement, stating that the club has 20 days for preparation and that it sees it sufficient.
The new coach Xabi Alonso has become a key name in the management of Güler, expressed his dissatisfaction on social media. For the 20 -year -old player, he accused TEBAS for keeping commercial interests more priority than player health. Güler, “the decisions that ignore the physical and mental needs of the players to see the disappointment is disappointing,” he wrote. “We give everything in the field, but we need time to recover and prepare. This is not just about a single match; Tebas’ comments, especially in the public clubs, such as the World Cup, such as international tournaments, for a long time to deal with program overlapping of many fans who have criticized TEBAS has echoed.
TEBAS, known for its warrior style, responded in a way that caught many people unprepared. Instead of responding directly to Güler’s concerns, Real Madrid hardened his attitude by implying that his complaints were exaggerated. “PSG does not change his program in PSG Ligue 1, Chelsea does not change his program in the Premier League, TE Tebas said at a press conference. “Real Madrid wants 21 days? It will be 20 days. One day will not cause them to lose Osasuna.” The contemporary style and comparisons with other leagues led to harsh criticism, and many accused him of justifying justified concerns about players’ welfare. TEBAS also criticized the Clubs World Cup as a “disruption” in local competitions. This statement reflected the emotions that had previously expressed but seemed timeless, considering the context.
The reaction of the football community was polarized. Real Madrid supporters, who have already fed up with TEBAS’s prejudiced attitude towards their clubs, praised the courage to speak behind Güler. Social media platforms, especially with the hashtags such as X, #tebasout and #supportes, were shouting and the discontent of the fans were reflected. Meanwhile, some impartial observers argued that Tebas’s opinion on the consistency of the inter -leagues match program was right, but his performance was unnecessarily provocative. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also drew attention to the health risks caused by an intense calendar and reiterated Güler’s views. “We are not machinery, C Courtois said. “Instead of criticizing the players for demanding fair treatment, La La Liga should protect them.”
This is not the first contention between Real Madrid and Tebas. La Liga President, referee’s decisions on the controversial European Super League proposal of the club often experienced disagreement. However, Güler’s participation adds a new dimension to the epic. As a young player who struggles with injuries and limited game time in his early days in Madrid, his openness signals an increasing self -confidence among the new generation of players. Under the guidance of Alonso, Güler developed himself by praising his versatility and the ability to build games, which enables his criticism to carry significant weight.
The repercussions of this incident are not over yet. Rfef Competition Committee, Real Madrid’s objection while examining, all eyes to be re -evaluated whether the decision was turned. For now, Güler’s brave stance not only brought up the problem of the match program, but also emphasized the wider tension between La Liga management and the largest club. As the season approaches, the football world will soften the attitude of Tebas, or whether this contention will continue to dominate the headlines, and modern football in the commercial interests and player welfare of the player’s welfare will even fueled the debate further.
