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Real Madrid set to prevent Spanish international from joining Barcelona – report
Victor Munoz has been nothing short of a revelation this season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young wingers in La Liga with his performances for Osasuna.
The 2025/26 campaign has seen the Spanish international feature in every single league match, contributing five goals and two assists – numbers that have drawn attention from clubs across Europe, and closer to home.
Real Madrid holding all the cards
Barcelona have been linked with a move for the winger in recent weeks, but according to Diario AS, Real Madrid are fully prepared to block any such approach.
This is not a matter of preference. It is a matter of contract. When Munoz joined Osasuna from RM Castilla last summer, Real Madrid ensured they retained significant control over his sporting future.
Los Blancos secured a buyback clause that would allow them to re-sign the player for a fee between €8-10 million across the next three summers.
Alongside this, they hold a right of first refusal, meaning any club looking to sign Munoz must first present Real Madrid with the opportunity to match the offer.
Madrid also retain 50% of any future transfer fee. With Munoz’s release clause set at €40 million, and interest already arriving from Premier League and Serie A clubs, the financial stakes are considerable.
Much of the renewed Barcelona speculation stems from Munoz’s recent switch to agency Niagara Sport, who maintain close ties with the Catalan club.
However, the report suggests the move was purely the player’s own decision and carries no promise of a move to the Blaugrana.
Real Madrid are not concerned. The structures they put in place ensure Valdebebas, not the player’s representatives, will have the final say.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
