What happened. Jose Mourinho reportedly has four untouchable starters at Real Madrid, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is not among them, facing competition from Denzel Dumfries.

Madrid begin LaLiga at Espanyol after unbeaten pre-season.
Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate joined on free transfers.
Mourinho implementing 4-2-3-1 formation for his front quartet.

Mourinho aims to restore Madrid to glory after two disappointing seasons.

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