Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé returned to club training on Monday, August 10, following a three-week vacation period, alongside new summer signings Ibrahima Konaté and Marc Cucurella. The trio completed their mandatory medical examinations before taking part in their first full session under newly appointed manager José Mourinho, who has returned to the Santiago Bernabéu bench thirteen years after his initial tenure.
Mbappé Back After World Cup Run and Balearic Break
Mbappé reported back to Madrid’s training facilities after enjoying a three-week break in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands. The French international spent part of his holiday alongside Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi. The forward returns to club duties following a demanding international campaign where he finished as the top scorer of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading France to a fourth-place finish in the tournament.
Mourinho Leads New-Look Squad Through Early Assessments
Monday’s session marked the opening formal workouts for Mbappé, Konaté, and Cucurella under Mourinho. The Portuguese manager took charge of his first training session of his second stint with Real Madrid. Club officials confirmed that Konaté arrived to bolster the central defensive options, while Spanish international and World Cup winner Cucurella steps in to reinforce the left side of the pitch.
Opening Liga Fixture Looms on the Horizon
Real Madrid will open their domestic campaign on August 22 with an away fixture against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. The match sets the competitive timeline for Mourinho’s squad as they prepare for the new league season.
