Jose Mourinho indicates Vinicius Junior likely to start against Sevilla

Jose Mourinho, head coach of Real Madrid, discussed his team's upcoming match against Sevilla during a press conference on October 17, 2026. Mourinho mentioned that while he does not want to make promises, he thinks Vinicius Junior will start for the match. He acknowledged Vinicius's performance against Roma and praised his resilience and loyalty to Real Madrid. Mourinho also noted the team's tiredness but expressed confidence in their ability to compete against Sevilla, whom he described as a great team. He emphasized the importance of midfielders performing their roles effectively.

• 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho: “Without promising anything, I think Vinicius Junior will start on Wednesday”