Tchouameni expected to recover for Real Madrid's La Liga opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to be available for the team's La Liga opener against RCD Espanyol. Currently dealing with physical discomfort, Tchouameni's recovery is on track, though he might miss the pre-season friendly against Schalke. The match against Espanyol marks the start of the season under new management from Jose Mourinho, who has returned several World Cup players to the squad. Competition for midfield positions is intense, with Tchouameni vying against several teammates for a starting spot.
- •Tchouameni is recovering from physical discomfort and hopes to play next week.
- •Real Madrid's La Liga campaign kicks off against Espanyol next week.
- •Jose Mourinho is starting his tenure as manager of Real Madrid.
- •Tchouameni faces competition from several players for midfield spots.
- •Real Madrid has one more pre-season match against Schalke this weekend.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga opener
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star expected to recover from discomfort in time for La Liga opener vs Espanyol
"Real Madrid do not have far to go before their pre-season officially comes to a close and their La Liga opener against Espanyol gets underway.Jose Mourinho has had a very productive pre-season upon hi...
"Only a little over a week remains before Real Madrid kick off their new season under the new management of Jose Mourinho.The Merengues have been hard at work over the past month as the Portuguese tact...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:25 AMReal Madrid expect key midfielder to recover in time for La Liga opener
Real Madrid do not have far to go before their pre-season officially comes to a close and their La Liga opener against Espanyol gets underway.Jose Mourinho has had a very productive pre-season upon hi...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:35 AMReal Madrid star expected to recover from discomfort in time for La Liga opener vs Espanyol
Only a little over a week remains before Real Madrid kick off their new season under the new management of Jose Mourinho.The Merengues have been hard at work over the past month as the Portuguese tact...
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