Real Madrid wait on Endrick and Tchouameni before Inter
Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono endured another poor Fiorentina outing, missing a one-on-one in a 2-1 defeat to Torino before being substituted at half-time.
Arda Guler earned rave reviews despite Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Betis, praised as the team's 'beacon' for breaking lines, creating chances and starring under Mourinho.
Vinicius sparked debate after Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Betis by appearing to cut short a post-match exchange with Mourinho, despite the coach's public backing.
Rumours claim Manchester United are ready to pay €70m for Endrick in January, while Real Madrid could sell injured Rodrygo, who faces a battle for right-wing minutes.
Real Madrid remain interested in Adam Wharton, with Crystal Palace reportedly open to a 2027 sale after resisting approaches for the midfielder this summer.
Yan Diomande has been hailed as a rare talent 'every eight or 10 years', with Roc Nation saying Real Madrid ended rival interest once they entered the race.
Camavinga drew criticism after Real Madrid's 1-0 loss at Betis, with AS citing 'costly errors' and Marca questioning his clarity despite solid defensive work.
Michael Oliver will referee Real Madrid v Inter, reviving memories of his 2018 stoppage-time penalty against Juventus that sent Madrid into the semi-finals.
Dean Huijsen stood out in Real Madrid's defeat to Betis, shackling Cucho Hernandez, hitting the bar and underlining his case to win back favour with Luis de la Fuente.
Milan want Endrick on loan in January after Mourinho blocked a summer move. His role once fit could decide whether Real Madrid revisit the proposal.
Vinicius Junior's contract saga ended with a renewal until 2032, with Roc Nation likening talks to a romance trilogy and insisting he always wanted to stay.
Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat by Betis revived old doubts over midfield control and whether Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham can truly mesh under Mourinho.
Real Madrid C fans were angered after Javi Navarro saw only yellow for a heavy challenge on Gabri Valero, who needed treatment after the late tackle.
Carlos Espi's lively cameo in the 1-0 loss to Betis, including an offside goal, increased pressure on wasteful Mbappe, Vinicius and €125m signing Yan Diomande.
Jose Mourinho told Dani Ceballos he had no role at Real Madrid, prompting the midfielder's exit on a contract termination before joining Real Betis.
Real Madrid have no suspensions for Inter. Tchouameni and Endrick are doubts, while Mendy, Militao, Rodrygo, Asencio and Pitarch are out.
After the 1-0 defeat at Betis, Valverde's struggles in the double pivot strengthened the case that his best role for Real Madrid is wider or box-to-box, not central.
Roma have made Endrick their priority January loan target. Mourinho blocked a summer exit, but the forward could reassess in January if minutes remain limited after injury.
Real Madrid host Inter in their Champions League opener at the Bernabeu, with Mourinho facing his former club in a heavyweight early test.
