Alexis Ciria impresses Mourinho, earning more pre-season chances at Real Madrid
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Real Madrid's Alexis Ciria has emerged as a standout player during pre-season, impressing coach Jose Mourinho. The 18-year-old has showcased his skill by scoring against Fiorentina and providing an assist against Ferencvaros. Mourinho has noted Ciria's confidence and personality, indicating he is likely to receive more playing time as the pre-season continues. These performances place Ciria in a strong position as the team evaluates its roster ahead of the upcoming season. Maintaining consistency will be crucial for Ciria’s future prospects within the first team.
- •Alexis Ciria scores against Fiorentina in pre-season play
- •Ciria provides an assist in match against Ferencvaros
- •Jose Mourinho impressed with Ciria's confidence and play style
- •More playing time expected for Ciria during ongoing pre-season
- •Ciria needs to maintain consistency for first-team consideration
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid have a new wonderkid on the rise and Mourinho is already impressed
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid youth prodigy set for more opportunities in pre-season after impressing Mourinho
"Real Madrid’s pre-season has already given Jose Mourinho plenty to think about, but one of the biggest positives may have come from a player few expected to be at the centre of attention.Alexis Ciri...
"Alexis Ciria is quickly becoming one of the standout young players of Real Madrid’s pre-season, with Jose Mourinho increasingly satisfied by the academy prospect’s performances.Ciria has performed...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:00 AMReal Madrid have a new wonderkid on the rise and Mourinho is already impressed
Real Madrid’s pre-season has already given Jose Mourinho plenty to think about, but one of the biggest positives may have come from a player few expected to be at the centre of attention.Alexis Ciri...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:10 PMReal Madrid youth prodigy set for more opportunities in pre-season after impressing Mourinho
Alexis Ciria is quickly becoming one of the standout young players of Real Madrid’s pre-season, with Jose Mourinho increasingly satisfied by the academy prospect’s performances.Ciria has performed...
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