International Football · Sunday, August 23, 2026
Real Madrid debuts under Mourinho, with his 2026 World Cup stars
Real Madrid launches its season against Espanyol with Mbappé and Vinicius, strengthened by World Cup standouts.
By Editorial team
José Mourinho makes his debut on Saturday at Real Madrid against Espanyol in LaLiga. The Spanish club, deprived of the opening match due to vacation granted to players who participated in the 2026 World Cup, fields its summer signings: Mbappé, Vinicius, Bernardo Silva and Konaté. The absence of Endrick complicates the task of the new Portuguese manager. Mourinho asserts that trophies will be the sole measure of his success.