Mourinho names Real Madrid squad for Racing Santander clash with Bellingham, Mbappé, Courtois included

Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has named a 23-man squad for today's LaLiga trip to Racing Santander at El Sardinero, with Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé and Thibaut Courtois all included. The match kicks off this Sunday evening as Los Blancos look to build on last weekend's 2-1 El Clásico win over Barcelona that leaves them third in the table.

Mourinho's selection shows strong intent: three goalkeepers (Courtois, Lunin, Mestre), eight defenders including new signings Trent Alexander-Arnold and Huijsen alongside regulars Rüdiger, Militão and Konaté, six midfielders led by Bellingham with Camavinga, Tchouaméni and Arda Güler, plus five forwards headed by Mbappé and Endrick.

For Nigerian fans tracking the European season, this squad confirms both Bellingham and Mbappé are fit and favored after the Clásico heroics. The midfield balance suggests Mourinho may rotate given the congested fixture list, but the attacking trio of Mbappé, Endrick and Brahim Díaz looks set to start.

Kick-off is 9pm Nigerian time at El Sardinero. Racing Santander sit mid-table but are tricky at home—Real dropped points there last season. If you're setting fantasy lineups or checking betting markets, note that Courtois starts in goal and Mbappé is on penalty duty.

With Champions League midweek, will Mourinho rest key players after 60 minutes or go for the kill early?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/laliga-mourinho-names-real-madrids-squad-to-face-racing-santander/