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Mourinho includes Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick for the first time this season ahead of the Champions League opener against Inter. Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler and Camavinga miss out through suspension, while Mendy, Asencio, Militao and Rodrygo remain injured. Lunin is out with flu and Sergio Martínez is not called up.
Javi
·5 min read
José Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid once again with one clear mission: winning the Champions League that eluded him during his first spell. The Portuguese coach reached three consecutive semi-finals between 2011 and 2013 but never lifted La Décima, which arrived the season after his exit. Now he chases the 16th European Cup and a place among managers with three titles.
Natilla·6 min read
Jose Mourinho begins his second spell as Real Madrid boss in the Champions League against former club Inter Milan, the side he guided to European glory at the Bernabeu 16 years ago. The Portuguese coach is still chasing the continental crown that eluded him during his first era in Madrid and arrives after a weekend league defeat at Real Betis.
varela·5 min read
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's second captain, declares that the club will win the Champions League this season. The Brazilian admits the last two European campaigns fell short of expectations, but believes the squad is ready to fight for the 16th title. He also looks back on his goals in the 2022 and 2024 finals against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Roberto Baggio scored twice in the closing minutes to give Inter a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid at San Siro on November 25, 1998. That Champions League group-stage night remains Inter's last European win against Los Blancos, who have since claimed four straight victories in the fixture.
Natilla·4 min read
Federico Dimarco will miss Wednesday's Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. The Inter wing-back, named Serie A's best player on Monday, is dealing with left knee discomfort from the weekend clash with Napoli. Cristian Chivu will play it safe, with Carlos Augusto stepping in on the left flank.
Javi·5 min read
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club for the first time. The Portuguese coach insisted he feels no added pressure to deliver the Champions League, the only major trophy that eluded him during his first stint in charge. Madrid open their campaign on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu against Serie A champions Inter Milan.
Javi·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé says the 2025-26 season could finally bring him his first Ballon d'Or. The Real Madrid forward scored 42 goals last year and has 90 in white, but he admits the final call belongs to the journalists who vote.
Natilla·5 min read
Jorge Valdano analyzed Real Madrid's first official defeat under José Mourinho, a 1-0 loss at Real Betis, during an appearance on Movistar Plus Deportes. The former player and manager described the result as surprising and untimely, pointing out that it came with the closest thing to Mourinho's strongest lineup.
varela·6 min read
Real Madrid were back at Valdebebas on Sunday following the defeat against Betis and welcomed Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch and Endrick back to full training. Cucurella will also be available for the Champions League opener against Inter despite recent muscular discomfort. Mourinho is still without injured Asencio, Militao, Mendy and Rodrygo.
Natilla·4 min read