Real Madrid set to start Huijsen and Konate in defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Real Madrid is poised to kick off the 2026/27 La Liga season against Espanyol this weekend. New head coach José Mourinho has reportedly selected Dean Huijsen and summer signing Ibrahima Konate as his starting center-back duo. This decision comes after their strong showing together in a recent friendly against Schalke. Antonio Rüdiger is expected to remain on the bench for this opening match. With the new season approaching, Madrid aims to improve on last season's performance.
- •Real Madrid faces Espanyol to start the new season.
- •Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konate are set to start in defense.
- •Antonio Rüdiger will begin the season on the bench.
- •The match is scheduled to take place this weekend.
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