Jose Mourinho successfully incorporates Bellingham and Guler in Real Madrid lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho started Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler together in a La Liga match against Espanyol. This selection follows a summer of speculation about whether both players could coexist in the team's starting eleven. Bellingham scored the opening goal assisted by Guler, showcasing their compatibility on the field. Mourinho intends for Bellingham to play as an attacking midfielder while Guler takes a flexible role, moving between the right flank and central areas as needed.
- •Bellingham and Guler both started against Espanyol.
- •Guler assisted Bellingham's opening goal.
- •Mourinho envisions Guler playing multiple attacking roles.
- •Guler's movements helped Madrid build attacks centrally.
- •Both players' roles will evolve depending on game situations.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — No more Bellingham vs Guler dilemma: Jose Mourinho finds a solution to fit Real Madrid duo together
"For much of the summer, the question surrounding Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler appeared quite simple: could both players fit into the same Real Madrid starting XI?As such, Jose Mourinho’s first La ...
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