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Real Madrid's scores in this season's beginning

Carlos Medina - 23 Sep 2026 | 21:30
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The "merengue" team is having a somewhat irregular start to the season. Mourinho hasn't quite found the right formula

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Real Madrid's notes in this season's early stages / Getty

The latest news from Real Madrid revolves around its poor start to the league. The feelings are far from positive. The white team reaches the first international break with 15 points out of 21 possible in LaLiga, fourth in the standings and six points behind Barcelona, who has started the season in great form. José Mourinho's Real Madrid has shown both bright and dark moments in this beginning, with 18 goals scored in La Liga and the Champions League and a recent loss against Atlético de Madrid that once again puts multiple players under scrutiny. These are the ratings for the entire squad up to September 23.

Real Madrid's Goalkeeping

Thibaut Courtois - (8) The Belgian continues to be a strong presence in goal. He has played every La Liga match, and his presence remains crucial to support the team when the defense struggles. Madrid has conceded in six out of seven league games, making his saves even more significant.

Andriy Lunin - (-) The Ukrainian has not had opportunities as Courtois remains undisputed.

Real Madrid's Defense

Raúl Asencio - (-) He has had a minor role due to high competition in the center of defense, to the extent that he has not made his debut yet. Mourinho has pointed out his off-field issues.

Éder Militão - (-) The Brazilian has not had continuity due to physical problems. His quality is unquestionable, but his competitive performance in this start cannot be properly assessed.

Dean Huijsen - (6) He has been quite influential and is one of the center-backs receiving more trust from Mourinho. His ball distribution is one of his main strengths, although in the derby against Atlético, he made a crucial mistake: conceding the penalty that opened the scoring and getting sent off.

Trent Alexander-Arnold - (6.5) The Englishman has shown a mix of good offensive plays and occasional defensive lapses. Mourinho has been using him frequently, but the arrival of Dumfries forces him to maintain a high level to secure his position.

Ibrahima Konaté - (7) His arrival has brought physicality, speed, and solidity to the defense. He quickly became one of the most utilized center-backs, offering a solid performance, although he still needs to improve some collective mechanisms.

Marc Cucurella - (7) The Spanish international has been prominent since his arrival, playing a crucial role at left-back. His intensity and pressing abilities align with Mourinho's tactics, although he has struggled against quick wingers in some matches.

Álvaro Carreras - (7.5) One of the positive surprises of the start. He has seized his opportunities and is competently challenging Cucurella. Additionally, he has already scored in La Liga, proving he can be more than just a rotational player.

Antonio Rüdiger - (6.5) Experience and character remain his main attributes. However, injuries have prevented him from gaining the necessary continuity to become a regular starter in these early matches.

Ferland Mendy - (-) The Frenchman continues to be hampered by physical issues and has not been able to participate. Therefore, there is not enough evidence to evaluate his season yet.

Denzel Dumfries - (7) The Dutchman is providing power, versatility, and offensive presence from the right flank. Mourinho sees him as a significant alternative to change the team's dynamics, although he is still adjusting to a new competition and competing with Trent.

 

Real Madrid's Midfield

Jude Bellingham - (8.5) The Englishman has started the season at a high level, already scoring three goals and providing two assists in La Liga. His ability to appear near the box continues to make a difference, and Mourinho is granting him freedom to push forward from a deeper position.

Eduardo Camavinga - (6.5) His involvement has been limited due to intense competition in midfield. He has the potential to be crucial, especially now that Valverde is out injured, but he still needs to find continuity.

Fede Valverde - (8) One of the team's most reliable players, starting in all seven La Liga matches. His physicality, work rate, and sacrifice make him a key element for Mourinho. His grade 3 ankle injury poses a significant issue for the team.

Aurélien Tchouaméni - (6.5) The Frenchman is gradually getting into the team after overcoming early physical problems. Mourinho needs him to regain his best form since the Madrid midfield still struggles to control certain games.

Arda Güler - (8) The Turkish player is a key creator for the team. He has been influential from the start, finding spaces between the lines and offering Mourinho a different midfield option. He still needs more consistency to become a truly decisive player.

Bernardo Silva - (7.5) The Portuguese player brings experience, quality, and versatility. His adaptation has been positive, and Mourinho trusts him for high-demand matches.

Thiago Pitarch - (-) The academy player has joined the first team dynamics but has not debuted yet due to physical issues. Mourinho has indicated that he will count on him when ready, although midfield competition limits his chances.

Real Madrid's Attack

Vinícius Jr. - (4) The Brazilian is far from his best form. He has scored one goal in seven La Liga matches and has had less impact than usual in the offensive play. Mourinho needs to rediscover his ability to create one-on-one situations and consistently generate chances.

Endrick - (-) The Brazilian has not had continuity due to physical issues. Mourinho mentioned in August that he was close to returning but wanted to avoid risks in his recovery. He has only played four minutes.

Kylian Mbappé - (9) The Frenchman is the main attacking force for Real Madrid. With seven goals in seven La Liga matches, he has been regularly on the scoresheet, including a brace against Rayo Vallecano. His offensive production keeps the team competitive even when collective play is not convincing.

Rodrygo - (-) The Brazilian is still recovering from an injury and has not been able to participate normally at the beginning. His return could provide Mourinho with another important option for the wings, but his impact cannot be fully evaluated at the moment.

Carlos Espí - (8) One of the standout surprises of the season start. The Spanish forward has seized his chances, scoring two goals in four La Liga games. His impact coming off the bench against Elche was crucial, demonstrating he can have more prominence than expected.

Brahim Díaz - (6.5) The Malaga-born player has had less playing time than expected due to strong attacking competition. He has seen minutes but has not yet established himself as a regular in Mourinho's lineup.

Yan Diomandé - (7) The Ivorian was brought in to add speed, depth, and dribbling skills on the wing. His adaptation is still ongoing, but Mourinho is giving him opportunities, and his qualities offer a different dimension to Real Madrid's attack.

 

Overall Assessment of Real Madrid

Real Madrid reaches September 23 with 15 points out of 21 in La Liga, starting the Champions League with a win against Inter. The concern lies in the team's defensive inconsistency and the need to find a midfield that can control games for longer periods.

Valverde's absence adds a new challenge for Mourinho, while players like Vinícius, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, and Diomandé still have room to increase their impact in the project.

On the bright side, Mbappé is delivering with goals, and Bellingham maintains his influence. Meanwhile, Carreras, Espí, and Güler emerge as some of the most positive aspects of this start. Real Madrid will have three weeks to recover players and address issues before returning to La Liga on October 10 against Villarreal.

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