Guti heats up the Classic after comparing Arda Güler with Pedri and the networks explode: That´s called sweeping for home

The pre-match tension is already being felt, although before the big duel, both teams must face their respective commitments in the Champions League. The team managed by Hansi Flick, suspended and unable to occupy the bench at Santiago Bernabéu, will face Olympiacos, while Xabi Alonso´s side will host Juventus at the white stadium.

The "test" that sparked the controversy

The official LaLiga account published a video in which Guti had to choose between two young talents from both clubs: Pedri and Arda Güler. The former Real Madrid player´s responses did not go unnoticed and quickly went viral. In the first question, about who is faster, Guti had no doubts and chose the Turk. When it came to dribbling, he again pointed to Güler as the superior. In the shooting section, the former Almería coach repeated his choice, leaning once again towards the Real Madrid player. Although he acknowledged Pedri´s physical improvement in recent times, Guti opted for the Ottoman player in that aspect as well. Regarding passing, the former Madrid player was more cautious and decided to declare a tie.

Comparisons in all aspects

When it came to assessing strength, Guti attributed it to Pedri, while he considered intelligence to be a strong point for both players. However, in the mental aspect, the television collaborator leaned towards the FC Barcelona midfielder. The final question of the video was the most direct: "Who do you choose?". Guti, without hesitation, again bet on Arda Güler over the Canary, a response that has generated a real wave of comments on social media.

Social media reacts in favor of Pedri

The opinion of the former Madrid player quickly generated controversy among fans, who did not hold back in their criticism. On social media, comments such as: "Arda Güler before Pedri, Madridismo in all its splendor", "Güler seems to me a spectacular player project and can become a star... But Pedri already is and is still very young. That´s called sweeping for home", "It couldn´t be known..." or "It´s one of the most embarrassing things I´ve had to see."

???? ¿@10ardaguler o @Pedri?

¡@GUTY14HAZ 'se moja' antes de #ELCLÁSICO! pic.twitter.com/ytacHWW6Hv

— LALIGA (@LaLiga) October 20, 2025

The debate is on, and Guti´s statements have only added tension to the lead-up to a Classic that promises strong emotions both on and off the field.