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Jose Mourinho finalizes six starters for Real Madrid ahead of La Liga season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jose Mourinho finalizes six starters for Real Madrid ahead of La Liga season
Summary

Jose Mourinho has identified six players as guaranteed starters for Real Madrid ahead of the new La Liga season, as reported on August 20, 2026. Key players include Thibaut Courtois, Marc Cucurella, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Yan Diomande, and Jude Bellingham. Mourinho has been actively shaping his squad, welcoming several new signings, although competition remains in key defensive and midfield positions. The team is expected to finalize its lineup as the season approaches, with Mourinho likely to adjust based on player performances and any potential transfers.

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  • •Mourinho selects Courtois, Cucurella, Mbappe, Junior, Diomande, and Bellingham as starters.
  • •Real Madrid prepares for the La Liga season with key pre-season matches.
  • •Competition remains for defensive and midfield positions.
  • •Mourinho may adjust his lineup based on player performance or transfers.
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho has already identified six guaranteed starters at Real Madrid – report
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Real Madrid do not have long left before the new La Liga season officially gets underway, and Jose Mourinho will be keen to get off to a winning start.The Portuguese tactician has had a productive pre...

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