4–0, three straight wins
Real Madrid 4–0 Málaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Three wins from three, top of La Liga, +8 goal difference (1) (5). Your team has not dropped a point.
Bellingham unlocked
Jude Bellingham is flying, and he says a chat with Jose Mourinho is why. "Now I play a bit more free, with the freedom to move higher or deeper depending on what we need. I'm having a lot of fun, that's why I'm playing well" (3) (7).
Mourinho's deal with Bellingham
Mourinho spelled out the agreement he reached with Bellingham. "I told him I did not want to see Jude defending almost like a second left-back, something I saw happen often" (3) (7).
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Mourinho on Diomande: calm down
Yan Diomande arrived for a huge fee, and Mourinho wants the noise turned down. "He needs to take it step by step… he's a young guy. Calm down, take it easy" (7).
We will also win 1–0
Mourinho defended the style after the Málaga rout. "Some we will win 1–0, and we will come out just as happy," he said, pointing to Vinicius chasing back and defending as proof the block works (10).
Huijsen earning his place
Dean Huijsen, signed for 50 million euros from Bournemouth, is winning Mourinho's trust after an uneven debut season (4) (10).
Right-back battle heats up
Denzel Dumfries signed as the new right-back, and Trent Alexander-Arnold is fighting to keep the starting spot (9).
Next up
Real Betis away Friday, September 4. Then the Champions League opener against Internazionale on September 8.
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