Real Madrid
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Real Madrid keep Mourinho unveiling private before Espanyol opener
Real Madrid will keep José Mourinho and six summer signings out of the spotlight, choosing a private event before the Espanyol opener.
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Marc Cucurella shrugs off Schalke boos on Real Madrid debut
Marc Cucurella brushed off boos from Schalke fans on his Real Madrid debut, saying he felt very good after a hostile reception tied to Euro 2024.
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Thiago Pitarch stays at Real Madrid after Fulham move is blocked
Jose Mourinho reportedly blocked Thiago Pitarch's proposed move to Fulham, with the Real Madrid academy midfielder expected back by month-end.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold reunion rejected by Glen Johnson
Glen Johnson says Liverpool should not re-sign Trent Alexander-Arnold after his free exit to Real Madrid and warns fans may reject the move.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Kees Smit on Real Madrid’s radar again as €60 million talk grows
Real Madrid are again monitoring Kees Smit, with reports putting the AZ Alkmaar midfielder at around €60 million and possibly staying until 2027.
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Raul Asencio faces a Real Madrid wait amid Liverpool interest
Raul Asencio is 23 and behind four centre-back options at Real Madrid, with Liverpool interest and January still months away.
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Dani Ceballos offer puts Napoli first in the transfer race
Napoli have made a formal offer for free agent Dani Ceballos, with Juventus and Real Betis also in the frame before next Saturday's Serie A opener.
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Carlos Espi's secret €25 million move to Real Madrid
Real Madrid kept Carlos Espi's €25 million move from Levante secret. The 6ft 4in striker was sold on a specific role and has already scored in pre-season.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande
Real Madrid could hand first minutes to Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande against Schalke, with Jude Bellingham back in training and Espanyol next.
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Angelo Stiller back on Real Madrid’s radar, but deal talk is thin
Rodra says Angelo Stiller has been mentioned to Real Madrid, but he also says the tip may be a guess and that nothing is close.
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Eder Militao on track for October return after latest injury setback
Real Madrid expect Eder Militao to return to group training in October after late-April hamstring surgery. The route back to the XI is still open.
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Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes
Brahim Diaz’s four-assist World Cup and sharp pre-season return have strengthened his case for a bigger role under Mourinho at Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief
Real Madrid's defensive rebuild is built around Jose Mourinho's demand for greater physical capacity, with Diomande's record-label fee and new arrivals.
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Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses
Jose Mourinho wants Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after one goal and one assist in pre-season, while staying close to Real Madrid’s first team.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Yan Diomande as Real Madrid fill all 25 senior spots
Real Madrid registered Yan Diomande as a first-team player, left all 25 senior squad places filled and ruled out the Castilla route.
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Aymeric Laporte on Real Madrid and Barcelona radar
Gerard Romero says Aymeric Laporte is an option for Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Madrid already sounding him out for more defenders.
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Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option
Bernardo Silva’s first start in a deeper role for Real Madrid produced 40 completed first-half passes, three recoveries and no turnovers.
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Real Madrid midfield move may wait for an exit
Real Madrid want better midfield rhythm, but any new move may depend on a departure first. No current midfielder is pushing for an exit.
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Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale
Real Madrid have agreed a €10m deal to sell Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg, keeping a 30% sell-on clause in a record La Fabrica departure.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |