Real Madrid 2026/27 La Liga Preview
José Mourinho’s first season at the Bernabéu has produced five wins and two defeats from seven, and both losses came against sides now above them – 1-0 at Real Betis and 2-1 at Atlético Madrid. Fourth on 15 points, with 18 scored, is a start that looks fine until you notice Barcelona have 21 points and 31 goals.
Kylian Mbappé has seven goals and Jude Bellingham three with 16 chances created. The real revelation has been Arda Güler, whose 28 chances created is the highest figure at the club and among the best in the division, and who takes 22 of the corners. Thibaut Courtois has 21 saves but only one clean sheet.
Second and 86 points last season, eight behind Barcelona, was the margin that brought about the managerial change. Mourinho has a squad rebuilt around Konaté, Huijsen, Dumfries and Cucurella at the back; making it defensively watertight is clearly the project, and one clean sheet in seven says it is not finished.

Real Madrid’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Kylian Mbappé
- Free-Kicks: Kylian Mbappé, Arda Güler
- Corners: Arda Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Arda Güler has taken 22 of Real Madrid’s corners to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 12. Kylian Mbappé has had one of the direct free-kicks. Kylian Mbappé has converted from the spot.
Real Madrid FAQs
Where did Real Madrid finish in the 2025/26 season?
Real Madrid finished second in La Liga in 2025/26, with 86 points from 38 games (27 wins, 5 draws, 6 defeats).
Who is the Real Madrid manager?
Jose Mourinho is the manager of Real Madrid.
Where do Real Madrid play their home games?
Real Madrid play their home games at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The club was founded in 1902.