Sports · 18 August 2026
Mourinho favors Guler over Bellingham for Real Madrid start.
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Manager Jose Mourinho considers Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham as potential candidates for the attacking midfield position. The Turkish international has used pre-season to impress Mourinho, after Bellingham joined Real Madrid later due to the World Cup. Guler is now in a stronger position to be selected for the starting lineup against Espanyol in Real Madrid's inaugural La Liga fixture on 22 August.
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