Mourinho wants a killer Vinicius against Rayo
José Mourinho wants Vinicius Junior sharper in front of goal going into Saturday's La Liga matchday five game against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu (5). Real Madrid finished their final training session on Friday ahead of the match (1).
Some fans were not happy when the club extended Vinicius's contract this summer, with talk of a move to Arsenal (5). He says he can play alongside Kylian Mbappe, and that Mourinho helped convince him to stay (5).
Mbappe is your Player of the Month for August
Kylian Mbappe has been voted Real Madrid's Player of the Month for August by the fans (4). His response was short: "It's a privilege" (4).
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Real Madrid Dam open matchday three at Deportivo Abanca
Real Madrid's women's team begin matchday three of the Liga F Moeve away at Deportivo Abanca on Friday 11 September (3).
Guler's new salary status
There is a report of a new salary status for Arda Güler at Real Madrid (2).
What comes next
Your team sit third on 9 points from four La Liga games, and Saturday's game against Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabéu is next (1). After that, Elche away on Tuesday 15 September and Atlético Madrid away on Sunday 20 September (1).
Fan reactions
The subreddit is split on whether Nico Paz ever comes back, with Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler already filling the number 10 role (thread). Another thread is all about which Madrid player improved the most after arriving, rather than showing up as a finished star (thread).
