Vinícius and Mbappé are clicking
Two wins, six points, and the front pair is humming. Vinícius Junior and Kylian Mbappé took Real Sociedad apart 4–1 at the Bernabéu on Wednesday, then repeated it in the 2–1 win at Espanyol on Saturday (2). Three points sitting third, goal difference of four, and form reading W W.
Sunday brings Málaga to the Bernabéu. Carlos Dotor, who will line up against you, said it plainly: "El Madrid te revienta el plan de toda la semana en una sola acción," Real Madrid wreck your whole week's plan with a single move (11).
Olise's camp opens the door
Michael Olise's entourage is making noise. L'Équipe says they are open to a future at Real Madrid, and the quote out there is short: "Es lógico buscar nuevo retos," it is logical to look for new challenges (4) (9). Olise is under contract at Bayern de Múnich.
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Alexander-Arnold stays, Arsenal look at Endrick
Real Madrid have decided to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold despite Liverpool's reported attempt to bring him back (12). On the other side of the market, Arsenal have opened talks with Real Madrid over Endrick (13).
Diomandé's big Sunday
Yan Diomandé could be standing in front of one of the most important moments of his Real Madrid career this Sunday (8). Whether Mourinho hands him the start against Málaga is the question.
Mourinho's new profile
José Mourinho sounds different, and people have noticed. The calmer, more conciliatory public Mourinho has Madrid debating whether it is genuine or a strategy (5). The table says two wins from two.
