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Real Madrid names squad for La Liga opener against Espanyol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Real Madrid names squad for La Liga opener against Espanyol
Summary

Real Madrid will face RCD Espanyol in their La Liga season opener on August 21. The match marks the beginning of a new era under manager Jose Mourinho. All six summer signings, including Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, are included in the squad. Endrick and Aurelien Tchouameni are absent due to injuries and fitness concerns, respectively. Youngsters Mario Rivas and Alexis Ciria have also been called up following impressive pre-season performances.

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  • •Real Madrid begins 2026/27 La Liga season against Espanyol.
  • •Jose Mourinho is the new manager for Real Madrid.
  • •Six summer signings could make their debuts.
  • •Endrick and Aurelien Tchouameni are unavailable due to injury.
  • •Youngsters Mario Rivas and Alexis Ciria are included in the squad.
Latest Updates
  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Three talking points ahead of Espanyol vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 1
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Real Madrid squad for the game against Espanyol
  • 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga opener against Espanyol
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Espanyol | La Liga MD 1
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Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s match against Espanyol in La Liga, which will be the first official game for José Mourinho’s team. REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Huijsen, Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger, Dumfries, and Mario Rivas.Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo, Cestero, and Alexis Ciria.Forwards: […]

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A significantly changed and reinforced Real Madrid team is set to go into the 2026-27 season tomorrow, as they will play their first La Liga game of the new season, against Espanyol, at the RCDE Stadi...

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Real Madrid begin their new era under Jose Mourinho tomorrow as they take on RCD Espanyol in their first game of the 2026/27 La Liga season.The Merengues have had a solid pre-season under the Portugue...

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