Back to work, two home games in six days
Real Madrid trained Monday, and it was a special day for Marc Cucurella (1). The week ahead is packed: Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu Wednesday, Málaga at the Bernabéu Sunday. Two home games in six days, no travel.
Your team carries momentum from the 2–1 away win at Espanyol on Saturday. Sixth in La Liga after one match, three points, goal difference +1.
Endrick is not going anywhere
Liverpool made a move for Endrick. Real Madrid received proposals they are not willing to accept, and the striker stays (4). Another confirmation in a window full of speculation.
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Dumfries has the edge over Trent
Denzel Dumfries has won the right-back battle over Trent Alexander-Arnold for a starting spot under José Mourinho (5). That is the early call in Mourinho's new setup, and it tells you how the new coach wants to defend.
Bellingham and Güler linked up for the first goal
Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler started together and combined for the first goal of the Mourinho era in the 2–1 win at Espanyol (7). A new partnership flickered to life, and it produced points.
Transfer window: Martínez in, Carreras and Fernández unsettled
Real Madrid are considering Sergio Martínez for this summer (2). On the other side, Juventus have dropped Álvaro Carreras from their shortlist (3). And Barcelona have made contact with Enzo Fernández, a possible Real Madrid target (3). Nothing signed yet, but the names are moving.
Mourinho has made Madrid a team again
The early verdict is clear: José Mourinho has made Real Madrid a unit again (6). Two wins from two, and a structure that looked shaky last season now holds.
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are already looking past the league fixtures toward the Champions League draw on the 27th. One thread asks which opponents supporters want in the league phase, with Arsenal and a reunion against Vini topping the wishlist. The mood is confident after the 2–1 win at Espanyol, and the rejected Lille approach for Thiago Pitarch has gone down well.
Which teams are you looking forward to play in this year's CL league phase?
