Dean Huijsen impresses as key defender for Real Madrid under Mourinho
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Real Madrid's center-back duo of Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konate has remained consistent in the early La Liga season, both starting the first two matches. Huijsen has shown notable improvement, becoming a vital component of Jose Mourinho's defense. His performance against Real Sociedad included the most completed passes and significant contributions in recoveries and goal attempts. This follows a difficult previous season for Huijsen and hints at his revalidation efforts this campaign.
- •Huijsen has started both matches so far this season.
- •He made 69 completed passes against Real Sociedad.
- •Huijsen recorded four recoveries and several efforts on goal.
- •Mourinho regards him as an essential player in defense.
- •This improvement follows a disappointing first season at the club.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid defender seen as more ‘solid’ than ever under Jose Mourinho
"Two games into the new season, Jose Mourinho has stayed constant with his centre-back combination. Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konate have started both of Real Madrid’s games so far, and have done a d...
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