Overview
- Real Madrid have won their first three LaLiga matches under José Mourinho, giving the new spell early momentum and a clearer match plan for the season.
- Former players including Luka Modrić and Robert Lewandowski publicly praised Mourinho this week, saying his presence and the summer signings have strengthened the squad's mentality.
- Mourinho confirmed on Thursday that 19-year-old Sergio Martínez, signed from Racing Santander and registered with Castilla, will be on the bench after only a few days of first‑team training.
- The club has opened an internal file into Raúl Asencio’s off‑field conduct and Mourinho said the investigation is ongoing while he continues to regard Asencio as a Real Madrid player.
- Real still face selection pressure from multiple injury absences that have left several first‑team players sidelined for the Betis trip, increasing reliance on recent recruits and academy options.