Mourinho defends Mbappé, confirms he starts against Villarreal
October 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM · Updated 7d ago
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مورينيو يرفض التسرع مع ميليتاو
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وضع فالفيردي يتحول إلى "معجزة" في ريال مدريد
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بيدريرول يوجه رسالة قاسية لجماهير ريال مدريد: لابورتا سيكون سعيدا جدا
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أتلتيكو يسخر من "معجزة" فالفيردي ويُحرج ريال مدريد
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"انتقادات سخيفة".. مورينيو يدافع باستماتة عن مبابي
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اتهام بالخيانة لبعض جماهير الريال بسبب صافرات الاستهجان
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مورينيو: الإعلام حول نجم الريال إلى مجرم.. وهذه القصة لن تعجبكم
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Real Madrid’s Mourinho lashes out at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe
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مورينيو: لا يمكنني فعل هذا الأمر.. ولن أكذب بشأن ديوماندي
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Kylian Mbappé to start for Real Madrid, criticism 'ridiculous' - José Mourinho - ESPN
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مورينيو: هذا اللاعب مستبعد أمام فياريال.. ولن أختبئ من أجل فينيسيوس
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مورينيو: ما يحدث مع مبابي "سخيف".. حتى رونالدو لم يلهيكم!
(opens the publisher’s site)José Mourinho held Friday's pre-match press conference for Saturday's LaLiga match against Villarreal, defending Kylian Mbappé from media criticism and confirming his lineup.
- Mourinho confirmed Mbappé will start Saturday at the Bernabéu, stating the forward has not failed Real Madrid.
- Mourinho called criticism of Mbappé's conduct and travels during the international break "ridiculous."
- Mourinho said it is the first time in 10 years Real Madrid reaches mid-October without a player injured from the current season.
- Mourinho said Éder Militão is ruled out of Saturday's match and Federico Valverde remains doubtful.
- Mbappé hyperextended his knee playing for France on September 25 and consulted a specialist in France due to his knee history.
- Mbappé returned to training on Wednesday, making him available for Saturday's match against Villarreal.
- Mourinho warned Villarreal will finish the season in a better position despite having fewer points than they deserve.
- Angered fans organized a protest before Saturday's match under the slogan 'Whistles at Santiago Bernabéu: The Bernabéu speaks,' targeting Mbappé, Vinícius and Florentino Pérez.
- On the show El Chiringuito, Josep Pedrerol criticized the protest, suggesting whistling fans might be Barcelona supporters.
- Atlético Madrid mocked Federico Valverde's return in a sarcastic tweet, calling his recovery from a Grade 3 ankle sprain a 'miracle.'
- Atlético's jibe came after Valverde was named in the squad for Villarreal just 17 days after suffering the injury.
- Valverde completed his final training session without issues, with Real Madrid officials describing his fast recovery as a miracle.