Arda Güler cheers new signing Carlos Espí after friendly win in Budapest
Arda Güler posted a supportive Instagram message to teammate Carlos Espí following the Spaniard's goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 friendly victory over Ferencvárosi in Budapest.
During a pre-season friendly in Budapest, Real Madrid defeated Ferencvárosi 2-1, with a late strike from newcomer Carlos Espí securing the win. The 21-year-old, who joined from Levante, entered the match in the second half and capitalised on a precise pass from Federico Valverde to place the ball in the bottom corner. After the victory, Real midfielder Arda Güler used Instagram to publicly congratulate Espí, captioning the post “First of many” and tagging the new forward.
The social media exchange underscored the squad’s confidence in Espí’s potential contribution to the club. The match formed part of José Mourinho’s preparations ahead of the upcoming season. The article was authored by Conor Laird.
Why it matters
It shows Real Madrid’s integration of a new striker and the squad’s morale ahead of the new season.
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