Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu
José Mourinho is back. The manager leads your team at the Bernabéu Wednesday against Real Sociedad in La Liga, kickoff 21:00 CEST (2) (3). He has one request for the fans.
"I don't want the Bernabéu to receive me in a particular way. I want you to receive the team with the passion it shows" (3). Last season that passion hit a rough patch at times, and he pointed at it plainly: "Now we are not starting from zero" (3).
Zubimendi says yes
Martín Zubimendi has given the 'yes' to Real Madrid (1). The midfielder is the name for the position your squad needs. Nothing is signed yet, but the player's answer is in (1).
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Diomande is officially yours
Yan Diomande was presented as a Real Madrid player Tuesday, 19 days after the club announced the signing (9). Florentino Pérez and José Martínez Pirri were there (9). Diomande saw the trophy room.
"You see all those titles and it's different from how you see them on TV, it makes you want to win one. The Champions League, why not start this year?" (9).
Brahim Díaz draws a new offer
A new offer has landed for Brahim Díaz (10). The club has a decision to make this window with the attacking midfielder attracting interest (10).
Courtois's heir could be Diogo Costa
Real Madrid have their eyes on Diogo Costa as the eventual replacement for Thibaut Courtois (8). The Portuguese keeper is the name in the frame for the future of the position (8).
Oyarzabal ready to test the Bernabéu
Mikel Oyarzabal goes into Wednesday's match fit and ready (12). Real Sociedad will lean on youth too, with names like Marín, Gorrotxategi and Karrikaburu in the frame (13). Your team won the opener 2–1 away at Espanyol Saturday and sit on 3 points (4).
Fan reactions
Fans are split between the new kit and an old debate. Some are raving about the third kit in person, while others are reliving Benzema's 2021–22 magic and arguing that the real problem the last two seasons was the lack of a classic number 9. Check the chatter here.
