{
  "id": 2363744,
  "title": "Real Madrid midfield mainstay ruled out of 2026/27 La Liga opener vs Espanyol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/real-madrid-midfield-mainstay-ruled-out-of-2026-27-la-liga-opener-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-midfield-mainstay-ruled-105000960.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will not feature in his team's 2026/27 La Liga opener against Espanyol due to being ruled out. The French player has been training with his teammates but Real Madrid's manager, Jose Mourinho, is not rushing Tchouameni back into competitive action. This absence is notable as Tchouameni has been following the same training routine as the rest of the squad. However, Mourinho has already stated that Tchouameni's current fitness level does not permit him to be considered for the match against Espanyol. The Real Madrid manager explained that Tchouameni needs to train for three consecutive days - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - to accelerate his recovery. Tchouameni's preparation has differed from some of his teammates, as he initially followed an individual training program after returning from the World Cup and did not participate in any matches during the club's summer preparations. The Real Madrid manager is cautious in his approach, given that Tchouameni is not injured but rather not match fit. Tchouameni's absence is part of a broader challenge for Mourinho, who will be without several other players for the opener, including Eder Militao, Rodrygo, and Ferland Mendy. Thiago Pitarch, Endrick, and Raul Asensio are also not participating in the match due to ongoing recoveries.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid’s final training session before the start of their 2026/27 La Liga campaign brought confirmation of an important absence.Aurelien Tchouameni will not feature when Jose Mourinho’s side ...",
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        "published": "2026-08-21T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}