Mourinho names Real Madrid squad for LaLiga clash with Espanyol on Saturday

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has announced the squad set to face Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the RCDE Stadium. The lineup includes goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin and Sergio Mestre; defenders Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Carreras, Antonio Rüdiger, Denzel Dumfries and Mario Rivas; midfielders Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Cestero and Alexis Ciria; and forwards Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, C. Espí, Brahim Díaz and Yan Diomande.

This matters to Nigerian fans who follow Real Madrid’s stars, especially Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé, as it shows who Mourinho trusts for the attack and midfield ahead of the league campaign. Knowing the selected players helps supporters anticipate key matchups, such as how Espanyol’s defense will cope with Real’s pace and creativity, and whether academy graduates like Yan Diomande will get playing time.

The match kicks off Saturday evening; fans can tune in via sports broadcasters or streaming platforms. Espanyol are battling to avoid relegation, adding extra stakes. Will you be watching to see if Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior can break down the hosts early, or will Espanyol’s organized defense frustrate Real’s star‑studded lineup?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/laliga-mourinho-names-real-madrids-squad-to-face-espanyol/