Courtois renewal talks
Madrid want to extend Thibaut Courtois for one more season. Negotiations are set to begin, with the club studying the renewal (1) (5) (6). The Belgian remains your starting goalkeeper, and tying him down before the window shuts is now a priority.
Mourinho's sober start
Two wins from two. Espanyol 1–2 Real Madrid away, then Real Sociedad 4–1 at the Bernabéu (2). Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinicius have all clicked early in José Mourinho's return (2). Six points, +4 goal difference, second in LaLiga.
Names on the agenda
Madrid have several names on the table as they try to close the market (3). The window is winding down and the club wants a final splash.
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Sergio Martínez, the 19-year-old
Madrid are pushing hard for Racing Santander talent Sergio Martínez, whose release clause sits at €3m (7). Villarreal and Getafe are also in the mix. Racing coach Chema Aragón put it plainly: "Real Madrid kommer med alt," meaning Real Madrid are coming with everything (7).
Gonzalo García flying at Fulham
Former academy forward Gonzalo García has two goals in his first two Fulham appearances (4). He scored in the Carabao Cup, where Fulham beat Chelsea 3–2 on August 27 (4). Madrid keep a 30% sell-on clause.
Fan-reaktioner
The subreddit is deep in tactical breakdowns after the 4–1 over Real Sociedad. Refereeing frustration dominates too: one fan flagged that Vinicius has to be fouled 16 times in LaLiga before an opponent sees yellow, against three for Lamine Yamal. Tactical breakdown thread
