{
  "id": 17763019,
  "title": "Stats: Real Madrid playmaker dominates La Liga creative charts as influence grows under Mourinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/stats-real-madrid-playmaker-dominates-la-liga-creative-charts-as",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T07:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stats-real-madrid-playmaker-dominates-072000941.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid’s Arda Guler has emerged as the creative force behind the team, leading La Liga in two key statistical categories, as Jose Mourinho’s influence grows. The 21-year-old Turkish international has amassed 39 key passes and 21 accurate crosses this season, topping the competition in both rankings. His exceptional performance has earned him a coveted starting spot in Jose Mourinho's team, where he has proven to be an indispensable asset. Guler’s influence extends beyond his goal-scoring output, with his underlying numbers indicating that his impact on the game is even greater than his three assists suggest. Despite the team’s recent winning streak, including a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander, Guler’s numbers highlight the need for improved finishing from his teammates. Nevertheless, his ability to drift inside, identify passing lanes, and deliver pinpoint crosses makes him a valuable addition to Madrid’s transitional attackers. Guler’s evolution from a talented young player to a key member of Mourinho’s lineup is a testament to his potential and the trust placed in him by the coach.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid have seen a massive turnaround in their fortunes in the last few weeks, making it six wins in a row with victory over Racing Santander.Los Blancos came flying out of the blocks at El Sardi...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}