Mourinho reveals Real Madrid selection dilemma over Valverde

Published on: 22 October 2026

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he does not like using midfielder Federico Valverde at right-back.

The club captain was again deployed in the unfamiliar defensive position during the Champions League match against RB Leipzig.

Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva occupied the midfield roles instead, as Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 victory.

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