How Real Madrid could line up under Jose Mourinho for the 2026/27 season

Andriy Lunin Andriy Lunin Éder Militão Dean Huijsen Raúl Asencio Trent Alexander-Arnold Álvaro Carreras Eduardo Camavinga Bernardo Silva Arda Güler Rodrygo Brahim Díaz Gonzalo García Franco Mastantuono With a blend of world-class experience and exciting young talent, Mourinho will have plenty of tactical flexibility as he aims to guide Real Madrid back to the summit of European football.

Formation: 4-3-3 Thibaut Courtois / Photo source: Real Madrid Thibaut Courtois Rudiger Denzel Dumfries Ibrahima Konaté Antonio Rüdiger Marc Cucurella Jude Bellingham Federico Valverde Jude Bellingham Aurélien Tchouaméni Striker Kylian Mbappe is hoping to win his first, and Real Madrid's 16th, UEFA Champions League title in the 2025-26 season [File: Diego Souto/Getty Images] Yan Diomande Kylian Mbappé Vinícius Júnior Despite turning 34, Thibaut Courtois remains one of the world's elite goalkeepers and is expected to retain his place between the posts.

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, and the Spanish giants are wasting no time rebuilding a squad capable of reclaiming domestic and European glory ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.