Real Madrid expects returns of key players ahead of pre-season finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Real Madrid is set to welcome back Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Ibrahima Konate on August 10, while Marc Cucurella is expected to join shortly after. New coach Jose Mourinho has utilized Castilla players during a challenging pre-season but will soon have a near-complete squad for upcoming friendlies against Deportivo La Coruna and Schalke 04. The integration of these key players is pivotal as Mourinho aims to establish a strong competitive environment before the league campaign begins.
- •Jose Mourinho has worked with a limited squad during pre-season.
- •Major players are returning from post-World Cup breaks on August 10.
- •Friendlies against Deportivo La Coruna and Schalke 04 are upcoming.
- •Mourinho aims to set clear standards with the full squad.
- •The team has relied on Castilla players due to absences.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho finally has full Real Madrid squad as five World Cup stars return
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid set to welcome back five major stars as Jose Mourinho finally gets full squad
"Jose Mourinho has had to navigate his first pre-season back as Real Madrid manager without many of his first-team stars and new signings.With Los Blancos enjoying significant representation at the 202...
"New manager Jose Mourinho has been working with a much-marginalised squad for his first pre-season back at Real Madrid.The Portuguese tactician has used quite a lot of Castilla players to make up the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:00 AMJose Mourinho finally has full Real Madrid squad as five World Cup stars return
Jose Mourinho has had to navigate his first pre-season back as Real Madrid manager without many of his first-team stars and new signings.With Los Blancos enjoying significant representation at the 202...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:55 PMReal Madrid set to welcome back five major stars as Jose Mourinho finally gets full squad
New manager Jose Mourinho has been working with a much-marginalised squad for his first pre-season back at Real Madrid.The Portuguese tactician has used quite a lot of Castilla players to make up the ...
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