Before the semifinals against the PSG, Bellingham gave Real Madrid an ultimatum: “Either me or that 20 -year -old boy,” This infuriated Arda Güler. Xabi Alonso immediately responded with a harsh answer.
Tension in Real Madrid is high as the club is preparing for the World Cup semi-final struggle against the club Paris Saint-Germain. A dramatic ultimatum of the British midfielder revealed the alleged dispute between the team’s two brightest stars, Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler. According to the sources close to the squad, Bellingham faced the Real Madrid administration and demanded an election between 20 -year -old Turkish sensation Arda Güler for the upcoming match. This bold statement caused disappointment in the squad, especially for Güler, who performed an extraordinary performance in the management of the new coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso sent a strong message to appease the dispute and to focus the squad again on its common goals.
Drama, Real Madrid’s Clubs World Cup quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund’a exciting 3-2 victory came after. This match exhibited the depth and ability of the club and also revealed the underlying tensions. Bellingham, a key figure in the midfield, has been an important pole in Alonso’s system since Spanish took office in June 2025 as a coach. However, his latest performances were overshadowed by the occasional disciplinary problems, including a heated debate, where he lived with Alonso in Dortmund match and was warned to oppose the referees to avoid penalties. Despite his undeniable ability, Bellingham’s frustration seems to be caused by the increasing importance of Guler, who has become an important gear in Alonso’s creative system.
Former coach Carlo Ancelotti during the period of difficulty in finding a chance to find Güler, Alonso succeeded in the management. Young Turk, Real Madrid’s latest clubs World Cup matches took place in the top 11 and the vision, pass accurate and the ability to influence the matches praised. Against Dortmund, Kylian Mbappé, including the middle of two goals, including the middle of the Gulers, 68 pass by completing 65 of the increasing effect showed. His performance led to speculation that Alonso prefers Güler instead of rooted stars such as Rodrygo and that a new era will be opened in the midfield of Real Madrid. But his rapid rise worried Bellingham, who thought he threatened the role of the young player.
Bellingham, PSG match in the first 11 in the match between himself and Güler allegedly wanted to choose the ultimatom, the shock effect on the squad. According to sources, Güler was angry when he learned about this statement and interpreted it as an attack directly on his own contribution. The tension between the two players first played with Juventus, with a public criticism of Bellingham because of his inadequate defense of Bellingham, and this attracted the attention of Alonso. The coach immediately intervened to warn the egos that disrupt the team’s harmony and to emphasize the importance of the union. Despite the tension, both players seemed to have taken their lessons. While Güler continued to shine, Bellingham performed solid performances in the midfield.
Alonso’s response to the last debate was as decisive as usual. PSG played with the press before the semi -final match of the coach, no player is superior to the team clearly said. “We played better with Arda, but Jude is a leader on his own. The issue is not to choose one to another, the best for Real Madrid, Al Alonso said in a certain language, Bellingham’s ultimatum. Emphasizing that both players should be together, Alonso stressed that Güler’s development is a process that requires patience and that Bellingham is the driving force of the team. Alonso’s approach reflects the philosophy of establishing a harmonious team based on his successful period in Bayer Leverkusen; He balanced young talents with settled stars.
The upcoming match works with PSG make it even more complex. Kylian Mbappé’s goal and key defender Dean Huijsen has been suspended by Dortmund, and he has to make critical decisions about his Alonso staff. The absence of Huijsen may lead to a change in defense with the entry of Raúl Asencio instead of Antonio Rüdiger. In the meantime, the midfield struggle will be critical, and Guler’s creativity and the dynamism of Bellingham are essential against a challenging PSG team. Fans and analysts are curiously waiting for how Alonso will manage this internal conflict while maintaining the acceleration of Real Madrid.
As the semi -finals approach, attention will be turned to whether Bellingham and Guler will leave their disputes aside for a greater favor. Alonso’s leadership will be tested not only with the EGO management, but also for the skillful tactical performance against the PSG. For now, the hard response of the coach has clarified the situation: In Real Madrid, the team comes first, and no ultimatum clubs can interrupt their struggles for the World Cup championship.
