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Real Madrid prepares for season opener against Espanyol with Mourinho

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Real Madrid prepares for season opener against Espanyol with Mourinho
Summary

Real Madrid faces Espanyol at RCDE Stadium on August 22. Jose Mourinho returns as manager, aiming to start the season strong after the club's recent signings, including Yan Diomande and Bernardo Silva. The team seeks to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title, with Espanyol coming off a victory in their first match. Mourinho needs to integrate new players with established stars like Kylian Mbappe.

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  • •Real Madrid plays Espanyol at 3:30 p.m. ET on August 22.
  • •Jose Mourinho is back as the manager of Real Madrid.
  • •New signings include Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva, and Marc Cucarella.
  • •Espanyol won their opener against Levante, adding pressure on Madrid.
  • •Projected lineup features key players like Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
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  • 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid projected lineup vs Espanyol: How will Jose Mourinho set up Los Blancos?
What they're saying
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With a number of new signings at his disposal, how will the veteran manager set up his team in his first match back at the helm?

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