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Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham, Cucurella start in England vs Spain
With the first international break of the 2026/27 season underway, teams in Europe are kicking off the UEFA Nations League group stages.
World champions Spain will be taking on England tonight at Wembley in their first match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the lineups for both teams have now been announced.
And, Real Madrid have two players starting at Wembley, one each on either team.
For England, Jude Bellingham features from the get-go, just a day after being named the England Men’s Player of the Year for 2025/26.
Your England team to take on Spain! 💪 pic.twitter.com/9L03iN5dl7
— England (@England) September 26, 2026
The midfielder has made a brilliant start to the new season at Real Madrid and will be eager to extend that form on the international stage as well.
As for Spain, Los Blancos’ summer signing, Marc Cucurella, starts at left-back, just like he had done all through the World Cup.
The defender has not been at his best since joining Real Madrid and will be hoping to rediscover his best form which was on showcase throughout the World Cup.
Dean Huijsen, who is the other Real Madrid player in the Spain squad, is benched as Luis de la Fuente has opted for the centre-back partnership of Aymeric Laporte and Pau Cubarsi which was successful at the World Cup.
Empieza una nueva aventura.
— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) September 26, 2026
Este es nuestro 𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 para enfrentarnos a Inglaterra.#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/hXcPiFhOLX
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
