Why Is Arda Güler Not Playing Today for Real Madrid vs. AEK Athens?

Real Madrid will play Greek champions AEK Athens today for matchweek 4 of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid have the opportunity to sit second in the Champions League table with 12 points, with a fourth straight win in the competition.

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The Spanish giants will have key players available today, like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., but they will not have Arda Güler available. The Turkish midfielder is not in the starting XI nor on the bench.

Güler played in Real Madrid’s last match over the weekend against Racing Santander in La Liga, where he played 67 minutes. Güler provided the assist for Jude Bellingham’s goal, which was Real Madrid’s second goal in their 3-0 away win.

Is Real Madrid’s Arda Güler Injured?

Arda Güler is not injured, and that is not the reason for his absence from the Real Madrid squad today against AEK Athens in the Champions League.

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According to Melchor Ruiz from COPE, Arda Güler has been left out of the squad today to rest. Güler is expected to be back in the Real Madrid squad this weekend in La Liga against Valencia.

Mourinho was asked about Güler’s improvement throughout the season, and the Real Madrid manager responded, “He’ll be out tomorrow…He’ll be out. Ask on Saturday.”

This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.