Renewed Vinicius Jr. in squad as Real Madrid seeks better form against Ferencvaros

Real Madrid faces Ferencvaros in Budapest this Saturday, seeking to rebound from a disappointing 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in their previous friendly. The squad for this match features the notable presence of Vinicius Jr., who recently extended his contract with the club until 2032, signaling his long-term importance.

Manager Jose Mourinho's second tenure with the club began with a stumble, squandering a two-goal lead against Fiorentina. However, the defensive lineup for the upcoming match is bolstered by the availability of Dean Huijsen and Antonio Rüdiger, who were previously unavailable. The defensive options also include Trent, Álvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, and youth academy players Joan Martínez, Lamini, and Mario Rivas.

In midfield, Bernardo Silva, who joined the team earlier in the week, could make his debut. He will be available alongside Camavinga, Valverde, Arda Güler, Cestero, Lacosta, and Alexis Ciria, who scored in the last friendly. The attacking force includes Vinicius Jr., Brahim Diaz, Endrick, Carlos Espí, and Daniel Yáñez.

Notably absent will be Yan Diomande, whose transfer was announced on Thursday, and several players returning from international commitments, including Thibaut Courtois, Konaté, Tchouaméni, Mbappé, Bellingham, and Cucurella.

Ferencvaros enters the match with a significant advantage, having already commenced their Hungarian league season in late July. They have played two league games and are also competing in Europa League qualifiers. The match will be held at the Ferencvaros Stadion, a venue Real Madrid has never played in before.