Real Madrid will welcome Eder Militao back into their matchday squad for the first time this season when they face Sevilla in LaLiga at the Estadio Bernabeu on October 18.
The defender is returning to contention as he works towards full match fitness following another serious knee injury. Jose Mourinho confirmed Militao’s inclusion ahead of the fixture.
Real Madrid have been given a boost by the Brazilian’s return, although Rodrygo Goes and Raul Asencio remain long-term absentees.
Jude Bellingham is expected to start after signing a contract extension earlier this week. The England midfielder is included in Mourinho’s confirmed line-up alongside Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Rudiger, Cucurella; Valverde, Bellingham, Tchouameni; Guler, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.
The match is scheduled to begin at 9pm local time in Madrid, with kick-off at 8pm in the UK.
Real Madrid return to domestic action after a dramatic UEFA Champions League victory against AS Roma in midweek. Mourinho’s side fell behind before recovering to secure a 4-3 win away against his former club.
There is pressure on Real Madrid to keep pace in the title race, with defending champions Barcelona having won all eight of their top-flight matches so far in the 2026/27 season.
Sevilla arrive at the Estadio Bernabeu having lost both home and away meetings with Real Madrid last season. The visitors are also seeking their first victory at the stadium since 2008.