Mbappé and Cucurella Face Espanyol Without…

Real Madrid starts the season against RCD Espanyol with Mbappé and Cucurella in the starting XI, while Tchouaméni and seven other players are sidelined due to injuries. Mourinho adjusts the lineup with 19 available players.

Mbappé and Cucurella Are Available

Real Madrid begins the season against RCD Espanyol (Saturday, 21:30) with most of its stars available. Kylian Mbappé, Marc Cucurella, Yan Diomande, and Ibrahima Konate are part of the 19 available players. Vinícius Júnior and Mbappé could start in Barcelona, although Jude Belling, and others may not be ready. Aurélien Tchouaméni is not fit, according to José Mourinho's press conference.

Seven Stars Including Endrick Are Out

Mourinho could field his ideal eleven, but must omit seven key players, including the five long-term injured and the still doubtful Endrick. The 20-year-old Brazilian might not debut due to injury risk before a potential transfer. The probable starting XI includes Courtois, Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Bernardo, Brahim, Güler, Vinícius, and Mbappé.

Real Madrid's Starting XI

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Sergio Mestre Defense: Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, Álvaro Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger, Denzel Dumfries, Mario Rivas Midfield: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Jorge Cestero, Alexis Ciria Attack: Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Carlos Espí, Brahim Díaz, Yan Diomande Injured: Ferland Mendy (tendon), Rodrygo Goes (ACL), Eder Militão (muscle), Raúl Asencio (muscle), Thiago Pitarch (injured), Endrick (doubtful), Aurélien Tchouaméni (not fit)