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Real Madrid's Ibrahima Konate makes competitive debut against Espanyol

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Real Madrid's Ibrahima Konate makes competitive debut against Espanyol

Summary

Real Madrid's first league game of the season featured Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva in the starting lineup against Espanyol. Konate had a mixed performance, showing solid defensive skills with 97% pass accuracy and eight successful duels, but also struggled with positioning and decision-making. Dumfries was credited with a stable performance, while Silva had a disappointing outing. As the match unfolded, Konate’s lack of positioning led to Espanyol's goal, affecting his overall debut impression. Further analysis will determine if he retains his starting position for the upcoming match.

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•Konate debuted for Real Madrid with a mix of defensive strength and positional errors.
•Dumfries was solid at right-back; Silva did not perform well.
•Konate had the highest touches and successful passes among his teammates.
•The match was Real Madrid's first of the LaLiga season against Espanyol.
•Next match decisions may hinge on player performances from this game.

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Real Madrid’s first league game of the new season was not a disaster, but it left a feeling that a lot must improve for the team to be competitive once again.Three new signings started against Esp...
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