Real Madrid
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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![Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes]()
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 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]()
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]()
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]()
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 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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![Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale]()
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.
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![Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan]()
Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan
Raul Asencio’s muscle injury has stalled Real Madrid’s exit plan and slowed Jose Mourinho’s push for a left-footed centre-back.
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![Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol]()
Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol
Real Madrid head into the La Liga opener against Espanyol with only three fit senior centre-backs available, as Raúl Asencio is set for around six weeks out.
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![Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid]()
Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid
Barcelona have raised their Rodri offer to around €60million, but Manchester City are holding out for €80million and have told the player to help bridge
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid]()
Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid
Florentino Perez is reportedly unconvinced by Federico Valverde's captaincy, with Real Madrid's summer leadership debate also shaped by Vinícius Júnior's
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![Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B]()
Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B
Eduardo Camavinga has rejected Manchester United, with Real Madrid open to a €40 million sale and United working to an August 20 deadline.
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![Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win]()
Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win
Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid’s Deportivo win was only a pre-season step, praising rotation and saying the real work starts next week.
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![Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role]()
Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role
Jose Mourinho wants Jude Bellingham higher up the pitch at Real Madrid, with the midfielder set for a number 10 role in a 4-2-3-1.
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![Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo]()
Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo
Real Madrid have named a strong XI for the Trofeo Teresa Herrera against Deportivo La Coruña, with Vinicius Júnior, Arda Güler and Endrick included.
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![Adam Wharton and Real Madrid's midfield search runs into Palace's price]()
Adam Wharton and Real Madrid's midfield search runs into Palace's price
Real Madrid are eyeing Adam Wharton after missing out on Rodri, but Crystal Palace's around €100 million valuation and contract until 2029 make it tough.
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![Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back]()
Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back
José Mourinho pushed Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid with a personal pitch, and the defender said he did not hesitate when the offer arrived.
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![Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call]()
Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call
Arda Guler has two assists in pre-season and a 7.12 average rating, with Jose Mourinho weighing both an advanced role and a deeper midfield slot.
