Real Madrid
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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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.
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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 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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
José Mourinho pushed Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid with a personal pitch, and the defender said he did not hesitate when the offer arrived.
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 |