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Real Madrid have transfer-listed three defenders this summer – report
Real Madrid have already sanctioned several departures this summer, with Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard, and Mariano Diaz all leaving the club as free agents.
However, the exits from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer are far from done if a report from Cadena SER is to be believed.
Indeed, according to the report, Real Madrid have put three defenders – Alvaro Odriozola, Ferland Mendy, and Jesus Vallejo all up for sale.
Odriozola saw very little game-time at the Bernabeu last season after spending a year out on loan at Fiorentina. With only one year left on his contract with the Merengues and his future non-existent, it only makes sense for the two parties to go their separate ways this summer.
Odriozola has attracted interest from clubs in Spain such as Real Sociedad and Athletic Club, while Serie A behemoths Juventus are also keen.
As for Mendy, Los Blancos have grown frustrated with his lack of form as well as fitness issues that kept him sidelined for the majority of the 2022/23 campaign.
Furthermore, there are doubts over his attacking capabilities as well. As such, despite signing Fran Garcia, Real Madrid are open to the idea of bringing in another left-back like Alphonso Davies, although a move would depend on them being able to offload Mendy.
Moving on to Vallejo, the centre-back finds himself in a similar situation to Odriozola as in he has hardly been called upon by manager Carlo Ancelotti. After all, he is behind Eder Militao, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, and Nacho Fernandez in the pecking order at the club.
The Merengues are open to offloading the Spaniard even though they are happy with his attitude and professionalism. However, Vallejo is not looking to leave the club even though he has proposals to leave.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
