Real Madrid C.F. Fantasy Guide 2026/27: squad, likely starting XI and recommended players

Objective for the 2026/27 season

After a blank season and with the instability of the bench, it marked a campaign full of failures for the Merengues, the goal will be the same as for everyone: to win the most titles possible. To do that, the club is making a 180-degree turn with the squad, bringing in more new faces than usual. The arrival of Mourinho should be the key for Real Madrid to change its style of play and lift a trophy again this season. 

The Portuguese coach, who begins a second spell in the Spanish capital, is known for having a strong personality, leadership ability and being very competitive. His teams usually stand out for their excellent defensive organization, compact lines and transitions into the counterattack. His priority is always to win, even if that means giving up a flashier style or one based on possession.

Signings and new faces

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Cucurella
19.620.000€    -

J1

DF

00

The signing of the World Champion is the most exciting move of the season. His charisma, as well as his play, make him one of the most beloved players in the Spanish national team. 

0

Dumfries
10.600.000€+350.000€    -

J1

DF

00

The Dutch full-back coming from the Inter de Milán arrives as cover for Carvajal and to compete for the spot with Trent. 

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Konaté
10.600.000€+340.000€    -

J1

DF

00

The French centre-back comes after playing everything for the Liverpool. He is a reinforcement Real Madrid needed, given the injury history that centre-backs have been carrying over the last few seasons. 

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Bernardo Silva
19.560.000€+1.240.000€    -

J1

MD

00

The talented Portuguese player arrives at Real Madrid at 32 years old, but with the intention of becoming a major reinforcement for the moments when the calendar is tightest during the season.

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Carlos Espí
6.860.000€-30.000€    -

J1

DL

00

The young Spanish forward, who already has experience with the lower youth categories of the national team, arrives at the white club from Levante after putting together a great season. Many are already talking about him as the future striker for the senior team. 

Important departures

Carvajal, Gonzalo (Fulham) and Fran García (Real Betis).

Goalkeepers in fantasy mode

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Lunin
520.000€-130.000€    -

J1

PT

00

@3@

The Ukrainian goalkeeper is a reliable backup. He has shown that he can compete at a high level when Courtois is not available. Recommended only if you have the Belgian in your squad. 

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Courtois
7.390.000€-90.000€    8

J1

PT

00

@1@

The undisputed starter. He remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, especially thanks to his positioning, reflexes and reach. His biggest challenge will be maintaining physical consistency throughout the season. In Fantasy, he could be among the top scorers of the season thanks to his decisive saves and possible clean sheets. 

Defenders in fantasy mode

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Cucurella
19.620.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@1@

The Spanish full-back arrives to be undisputed. He will have competition from Carreras, but we believe he will be a fixture in Mourinho's starting XI. A very interesting Fantasy signing thanks to his runs, crosses, recoveries and attacking involvement. In addition, his profile can generate plenty of points even without scoring.

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Raúl Asencio
660.000€+70.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@4@

The Spanish centre-back will face more competition this season with the arrival of Konaté and the return of Militao. We do not see him getting many minutes this season. 

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Rüdiger
4.340.000€-60.000€    5

J1

DF

00

@1@

A player with experience and character who is currently undisputed in the Madrid back line. Although he no longer has the physical continuity of his great seasons, if injuries respect him, he will remain important in Fantasy as well.

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Éder Militão
1.880.000€-60.000€    4

J1

DF

00

@3@

The Brazilian centre-back missed the World Cup through injury and is still recovering. When he is available, he is a fairly complete Fantasy centre-back: possible starts, recoveries and clean-sheet options. The current risk is mainly physical.

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Álvaro Carreras
1.360.000€+40.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@3@

Although he put in some big performances in his first season as a Real Madrid player, we believe Cucurella is ahead in many footballing areas. Even so, he will be strong competition for Marc and could end up playing more minutes than we think. In Fantasy, he is good value for speculation. 

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Konaté
10.600.000€+340.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@2@

The newly signed French centre-back is powerful, quick and aggressive in duels. If Mourinho manages to make him more consistent in defensive performance, he could become a regular starter. In Fantasy, he will only be recommended if he is a starter due to his high market value.

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Ferland Mendy
210.000€+20.000€    1

J1

DF

00

@4@

The French full-back has a long-term injury and there were even rumors of a possible retirement from playing.

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Huijsen
5.950.000€+390.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@2@

If he manages to get back to the level he showed at the start of last season, he would probably be an undisputed starter, as he complements Rüdiger well thanks to having completely different characteristics.  The Spanish centre-back stands out for his ball-carrying and ability to break lines with passing, aspects that in Fantasy bring plenty of points.

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Alexander-Arnold
4.370.000€-80.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@3@

Last season he failed to show his true quality; we only saw glimpses of what he can do. Now, with the signing of Dumfries, it will be even harder to secure starting spot. As for Fantasy, for now we see him as a risk only suitable for the most daring speculators. 

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Dumfries
10.600.000€+350.000€    -

J1

DF

00

@2@

The Dutch full-back stands out for his arrivals into the box and his ability to attack the second post; traits that can earn him goals and assists, something especially valuable in Fantasy. The question is how many starts he will alternate with Trent.

Midfielders in fantasy mode

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Camavinga
1.920.000€+140.000€    -

J1

MD

00

@3@

The French midfielder starts pre-season with the desire to prove his worth against so much competition. He will be a rotation player, but we will probably see him come off the bench on many occasions. Currently he is a good option in Fantasy because of his low value, and also to speculate in these early matchdays.

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Fede Valverde
16.140.000€+240.000€    5

J1

MD

00

@1@

Fede will almost certainly be the engine of this new Mourinho Real Madrid. The little bird, who is already first captain, is a very profitable Fantasy player thanks to his goalscoring ability and the large number of consecutive matches he can play right up to the last minute. 

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Bellingham
20.680.000€    9

J1

MD

00

@1@

The English midfielder returns after putting together a great World Cup, where we saw him in an outstanding run of form. He will be an important player for both Real Madrid and all Fantasy games. 

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Arda Güler
10.550.000€+710.000€    4

J1

MD

00

@2@

The Turkish player began to settle as a key figure in the team last season. After the absence of important players, he took charge in many moments of the campaign. With Mourinho we are not entirely clear on his role, not even whether he has a guaranteed starting spot. In Fantasy, he is a fairly recommended player due to his impact on the game and at set pieces. 

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Thiago Pitarch
1.430.000€+10.000€    -

J1

MD

00

@4@

Despite being a great talent and having shown he has the quality to play for Real Madrid, the academy player has a lot of competition this season. Predictably, he would only get minutes if there are several major injuries.

0

Tchouaméni
8.270.000€    6

J1

MD

00

@2@

The most likely scenario is that the French pivot will be a fixed pick for Mourinho, although the competition in midfield and the options this squad provides are many. In Fantasy, he would only be recommended if he is a starter and if his value is not too high. 

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Bernardo Silva
19.560.000€+1.240.000€    -

J1

MD

00

@3@

When the Portuguese midfielder gets back to form, he could be the perfect fix for this Real Madrid. In Fantasy, his main problem is the high price for the big competition he has in this squad.

Forwards in fantasy mode

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Vinícius Júnior
25.440.000€+2.330.000€    7

J1

DL

00

@1@

The Brazilian attacker will be another of the big stars of the season. His Fantasy points are guaranteed despite being in a very inconsistent goal-scoring phase. We'll see if Mourinho can get that version of Vinicius back.

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Endrick
2.610.000€+70.000€    -

J1

DL

00

@3@

The Brazilian not only has competition from Mbappé, but also from Carlos Espí. If Mourinho uses Endrick as a winger, his minutes potential and Fantasy profitability would rise instantly. 

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Mbappé
29.580.000€+770.000€    8

J1

DL

00

@1@

Despite his high value in all Fantasy games, the French star is synonymous with tons and tons of points. Mbappé does not need an introduction; whoever can, sign him and he will have a shot at winning your Fantasy leagues.

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Brahim Díaz
2.990.000€+110.000€    3

J1

DL

00

@3@

Brahim's role is still to be seen with Mourinho and with the arrival of all the attacking players already in pre-season. He could be a stopgap or simply not recommended due to not having minutes. 

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Rodrygo
1.560.000€    13

J1

DL

00

@4@

Rodrygo's absence from Real Madrid due to injuries has pushed him into the background and has led the club to the need to reinforce the right wing with Diomande. He is still recovering from the knee injury that kept him out of the World Cup, and he is expected to join the team in December. 

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Carlos Espí
6.860.000€-30.000€    -

J1

DL

00

@3@

The young Spanish forward arrives with a more than assumed role as a substitute in a team packed with stars. It remains to be seen whether he will be a Fantasy stopgap or if he will not be recommended because of the lack of minutes. 

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Diomande
15.910.000€+2.070.000€    -

J1

DL

00

@2@

Diomande arrives to play and be a starter. His adaptation to the team is still a mystery, but what we do know is that he will play. As for Fantasy, it is risky to sign him because of his high value, but if he hits the ground running, he could end up being a player who delivers plenty of points.

Set pieces have a fundamental value in fantasy games, especially in those that use objective statistics. We analyze the team's main set-piece takers.

Penalties

The first person in charge of penalty kicks would be Mbappé, while the second option would be Vinicius. 

Free kicks

The main takers for free kicks would be Arda Güler and Fede Valverde.

Corners

Corner kicks would be shared mainly between Arda Güler, Vinicius and Trent.

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Álvaro Carreras
1.360.000€+40.000€    -

J1

DF

00

Carreras has a Fantasy entry price with room still to rise. He could get plenty of minutes in the early matches of the season because he joined pre-season much earlier than Cucurella. If he ends up playing the first match, his value will keep rising and that could be the moment to sell.

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Rüdiger
4.340.000€-60.000€    5

J1

DF

00

The German centre-back has a starting value in some Fantasy games that is quite exploitable. For now, until the other centre-backs get up to his physical level, the most likely scenario is that Rüdiger will be the most used by Mourinho. In addition, there are many chances that he remains a starter if injuries do not show up.

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Camavinga
1.920.000€+140.000€    -

J1

MD

00

The French midfielder was one of the first to join pre-season since he did not play the previous World Cup. That could give him minutes in the early matches of the season and make his value rise. 

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Endrick
2.610.000€+70.000€    -

J1

DL

00

Endrick is playing the full pre-season and that could benefit him thanks to the late arrival of Mbappé. His Fantasy value is low and if he adds minutes in the first matches of the season, it will rise. 

New this season, in this section we are putting our necks on the line with 3 players who could cause trouble this season and another 3 whom we doubt and a lot.

3 POSSIBLE SURPRISES

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Cucurella
19.620.000€    -

J1

DF

00

The level of excitement among Real Madrid fans about Cucurella matches what we believe he can bring to the team. 

0

Endrick
2.610.000€+70.000€    -

J1

DL

00

Endrick's return could be very positive for the team if Mourinho finds a way to get the same performance he showed at the Olympic in Lyon. 

0

Diomande
15.910.000€+2.070.000€    -

J1

DL

00

Although it is true that the value of his signing has been too high and he will be expected to deliver accordingly, if the young Ivorian player can switch off and focus only on his talent, he could be the right winger the club has been looking for for years. 

3 POSSIBLE DISAPPOINTMENTS

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Konaté
10.600.000€+340.000€    -

J1

DF

00

The French centre-back arrives with a lot of competition and, despite having been a starter at Liverpool, he must improve his performance to win a starting spot. He comes with a big reputation, but we could see him on the bench many times this season.

0

Dumfries
10.600.000€+350.000€    -

J1

DF

00

Although we believe Mourinho will pick him, nothing is set in stone yet because he has competition from Trent. The British player starts with an advantage because he has already had a year to adapt, and Dumfries could pay the price for that situation.

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Bernardo Silva
19.560.000€+1.240.000€    -

J1

MD

00

Bernardo is an exciting signing thanks to his great track record, but we cannot ignore that he arrives at an age that is unusual for Madrid signings, that he faces a lot of competition from young players, and that he needs to regain his physical condition to match his teammates.