# Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid squad transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kylian-mbapp-return-to-real-madrid > Updated: 2026-09-11T11:53:25.000Z. Sources: 517. Developments: 17. Kylian Mbappé has returned to training at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas facility following the 2026 World Cup. Ahead of the new La Liga campaign, Mbappé expressed optimism regarding the era under manager José Mourinho, describing the coach as a technician who knows the path to success. “It is very positive to have a coach like Mourinho, who knows how to win, who knows how to give direction to do that,” Mbappé stated, adding, “We will win titles this year.” In Mourinho’s first home game since his return, Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Mbappé scored a hat-trick to lead the La Liga scoring charts. However, the team is also working to recover from a 0-1 loss to Real Betis, a match in which Mourinho voiced frustration regarding a penalty decision involving Mbappé. Real Madrid recently opened their UEFA Champions League league phase campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute following an assist from Brahim Diaz, marking his 71st goal in the competition and tying him with Raúl González. Federico Valverde doubled the lead after capitalizing on errors by Inter Milan players. While Carlos Augusto scored a late consolation goal for Inter, Real Madrid held on to secure the three points. Despite the win, the performance drew criticism. Manager José Mourinho expressed concerns regarding the team’s lack of control and failure to follow tactical instructions. Additionally, some fans voiced dissatisfaction by whistling stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr during the match. Following the whistling, a Real Madrid executive expressed worry to the coaching staff regarding the well-being of Vinícius Jr and the ‘abnormal behavior’ of certain fans. ## Claims - Cristian Chivu is the manager of Inter Milan. (disputed by 3 sources) - José Mourinho is the manager of Real Madrid. (disputed by 3 sources) - Inter Milan coach Cristi Chivu described Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho as a special person. (disputed) - Inter Milan held 64% ball possession during the match. (disputed) - Inter Milan controlled 61% of possession and recorded 19 shots on target compared to Real Madrid's 16. (disputed) - Carlos Augusto scored for Inter Milan in the 77th minute. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Real Madrid and Inter Milan are scheduled to face each other in the Champions League at the Bernabéu. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal in the 14th minute. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Federico Valverde scored the second goal in the 23rd minute. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Real Madrid will be without Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Camavinga due to suspensions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Thibaut Courtois made several key saves to protect Real Madrid's lead. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Manchester City defeated FC Porto 2-0. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Kylian Mbappé addresses Messi comparisons and defensive criticism Kylian Mbappé has addressed comparisons to Lionel Messi and defended his performance at Real Madrid, arguing that his goal-scoring should not be overshadowed by criticisms of his defensive play. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-addresses-messi-comparisons-and-defensive-criticism ### 2026-09-11: Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League. The match saw goals from Mbappé and Valverde, while concerns were raised regarding supporter reactions toward Vinicius Jr. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-defeats-inter-milan-2-1-in-champions-league-opener-7 ### 2026-09-08: Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League opener. Kylian Mbappé scored as Madrid secured the win despite tactical concerns and fan dissatisfaction regarding team control. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-defeats-inter-milan-2-1-in-champions-league-clash ### 2026-09-08: Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League. Manager Jose Mourinho criticized the Man of the Match decision, arguing goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois deserved the award over goalscorer Federico Valverde 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-defeat-inter-milan-2-1-in-champions-league-opener-1 ### 2026-09-08: Kylian Mbappé leads Real Madrid to Champions League victory Kylian Mbappé scored in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan, stating that winning the tournament is his top priority over the Ballon d’Or. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-discusses-childhood-support-for-ac-milan ### 2026-09-07: Iván Zamorano analyzes Real Madrid under Mourinho Iván Zamorano analyzes Real Madrid’s tactical evolution under José Mourinho, expressing optimism for the season and discussing Kylian Mbappé’s role in the squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivn-zamorano-analyzes-real-madrid-under-mourinho ### 2026-09-06: Real Madrid defeats Inter Milan 2-1 in Champions League opener Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the Champions League opener, featuring goals from Kylian Mbappé and Federico Valverde. 419 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-and-inter-milan-prepare-for-champions-league-clash ### 2026-09-04: José Mourinho strengthens Real Madrid player relationships José Mourinho has reportedly improved squad cohesion at Real Madrid by fostering a strong connection with Kylian Mbappé and resolving interpersonal tensions between Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-mourinho-strengthens-real-madrid-player-relationships ### 2026-08-31: Kylian Mbappé hat-trick leads Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in José Mourinho’s first home match back at the Santiago Bernabéu. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-hat-trick-leads-real-madrid-to-4-1-win-over-real-sociedad ### 2026-08-28: José Mourinho prioritizes collective success at Real Madrid José Mourinho is fostering unity at Real Madrid by prioritizing collective team success over individual awards in discussions with stars Mbappé and Vinícius. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-mourinho-prioritizes-collective-success-at-real-madrid ### 2026-08-28: Kylian Mbappé chases Real Madrid scoring record Kylian Mbappé is chasing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid scoring record after a hat-trick against Real Sociedad. Manager José Mourinho has also endorsed him for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbappe-scores-hat-trick-in-real-madrid-victory ### 2026-08-22: Kylian Mbappé fails to score in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Espanyol Kylian Mbappé recorded ten shots without a goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Espanyol Barcelone, a rare LaLiga statistic. Carlos Espí secured the victory for the Madrid side. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-fails-to-score-in-real-madrids-2-1-win-over-espanyol ### 2026-08-21: Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé build rapport at Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé are developing strong chemistry during Real Madrid training as they prepare for their La Liga debut. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-and-yan-diomand-build-rapport-at-real-madrid ### 2026-08-16: Kylian Mbappé praises José Mourinho's winning mentality Kylian Mbappé expressed high confidence in José Mourinho, stating the coach knows how to win and will help Real Madrid secure trophies this season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-praises-jos-mourinhos-winning-mentality ### 2026-08-12: Kylian Mbappé praises José Mourinho as Real Madrid begins new season Kylian Mbappé has returned to Real Madrid training, praising new manager José Mourinho's winning expertise and expressing confidence that the team will secure trophies in the upcoming LaLiga season. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-praises-jos-mourinho-at-real-madrid ### 2026-08-10: Real Madrid begins preseason under José Mourinho with major squad overhaul Real Madrid begins a new era under José Mourinho, integrating several major signings like Marc Cucurella while Kylian Mbappé faces rumors of ending his long-term Nike sponsorship. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-remains-with-nike-unveils-new-boots ### 2026-08-07: Kylian Mbappé trains in Ibiza ahead of Real Madrid return Kylian Mbappé trained in Ibiza with Real Madrid’s fitness staff and partner Ester Expósito before returning to Valdebebas as the club prepares under new coach José Mourinho. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kylian-mbapp-trains-in-ibiza-ahead-of-real-madrid-return --- Cite as: Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid squad transition. 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