General · 18 August 2026

Mourinho favors Guler over Bellingham for Real Madrid start.

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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