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Tchouameni expected to recover for Real Madrid's La Liga opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Tchouameni expected to recover for Real Madrid's La Liga opener

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

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11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star expected to recover from discomfort in time for La Liga opener vs Espanyol

What they're saying

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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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