Brahim Díaz and Bernardo Silva have successfully cleared their preseason medical assessments and participated in Monday’s training session alongside Vinicius Junior and other Real Madrid players not on international assignment. The trio will now focus on building their match fitness ahead of the club’s La Liga campaign opener against Espanyol on August 22nd.
Medicals Cleared for Midfield Duo
Both Díaz and Silva completed their medical evaluations without issue and trained at Valdebebas alongside Junior on Monday.
The three players will intensify their conditioning work over the coming days to ensure they reach peak readiness for the Espanyol fixture.
Head coach José Mourinho remains without several key personnel as the new season approaches, including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Marc Cucurella.
Huijsen Recovery Ongoing
Defender Dean Huijsen continues his recovery from a minor muscle injury sustained ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Fiorentina.
The centre-back has been restricted to indoor training sessions and was unavailable for the match against the Italian club.
His rehabilitation programme will run parallel to the main squad’s preparations for the competitive season.
What This Means for Real Madrid’s Title Push
The return of Díaz and Silva to full training represents a significant boost for Mourinho’s midfield options ahead of the August 22nd league curtain-raiser.
With Mbappé, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, and Cucurella still absent—either through international commitments or other circumstances—the availability of the Spanish midfielder and Portuguese playmaker provides additional depth for the opening fixture.
Díaz and Silva’s conditioning phase will determine whether both can feature prominently in the Espanyol encounter or whether Mourinho must manage their minutes across the contest.
The staggered return of squad members mirrors typical preseason patterns for elite clubs managing multiple international tournaments and player rotations.
