Mourinho confirms 22-man Real Madrid squad to face Inter
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has officially confirmed his 22-man squad for the upcoming match against Inter, with several notable inclusions and omissions.
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Attributed to original sourceJose Mourinho has officially confirmed a squad of 22 Real Madrid players to take on Inter in their first match of the 2026-27 Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening, including former Nerazzurri wing-back Denzel Dumfries.
Cristian Chivu and his players are already in the Spanish capital and are gearing up to face 15-time Champions League victors Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the toughest of possible starts to the new European season.
Have your say: How far will Inter go in the 2026-27 Champions League? MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Lautaro Martinez of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with fans and teammates during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The Nerazzurri will also be going up against their former treble-winning head coach in Mourinho, who has several major personnel decisions to make ahead of the visit of his beloved Inter on Tuesday night.
Madrid are without Bernardo Silva, Edoardo Camavinga and Arda Guler through suspension on Tuesday evening. Eder Militao, Raul Asencio, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo are also unavailable through injury.
Aurelin Tchouameni has been included in the Madrid squad to face Inter, but the France international is yet to start for his club this season and is unlikely to be thrown straight into Mourinho’s starting line-up.
SEVILLE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 04: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid talks to his players during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid at Estadio La Cartuja on September 04, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The same is also true for Endrick, who has been struggling with a muscular injury in the early stages of 2026-27, but will be available for selection against Inter.
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Defenders: Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, Alvaro Carreras, Antonio Rudiger, Denzel Dumfries, Mario Rivas.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Aurelin Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch, Jorge Cestero.
Forwards: Vini Jr., Endrick, Kylian Mbappe, Carlos Espi, Brahim Diaz, Yan Diomande.
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What happened
Jose Mourinho has named a 22-man Real Madrid squad ahead of the club's fixture against Inter. The announcement confirms which players are available and selected, providing clarity on the manager's selection ahead of the match. The squad list offers insight into Mourinho's tactical thinking and any fitness or rotation considerations heading into the game.
Chance analysis
A confirmed squad list from Jose Mourinho removes last-minute uncertainty around Real Madrid's selection for their match against Inter. Squad announcements at this stage often reveal fitness recoveries, rotation choices, or notable absentees that shape how both teams approach the game. For fans and analysts, the official list is the first concrete indicator of Mourinho's tactical plan and which players will be available from the bench.
Provides confirmed Real Madrid squad availability ahead of the Inter match, clarifying selection and fitness status for prediction models.