Vinícius banned: Mourinho reshapes the attack without him and tests options

Real Madrid take on Sevilla this night without Vinícius Júnior, suspended for four matches, and José Mourinho is already rearranging the attack. MARCA highlights that the absence of the Brazilian creates multiple options, while Endrick’s momentum and Yan Diomande’s push could matter in how Mourinho sets the front line.

Attack reshuffle

Mourinho’s likely plan keeps Kylian Mbappé as the striker, with Diomande on the left. If Endrick is used on the right—something Mourinho is considering after his impact in Rome—Jude Bellingham would have to shift roles to fit the change.

The coach is also evaluating the “engine room”: he may move one of his two pivots, leaning toward Tchouaméni rather than Valverde, to add smoother buildup. Güler is another lever, able to play higher up or in a midfield pairing with Tchouaméni and Valverde.

Sevilla updates

Mourinho commented on the sanction for Vinícius: “¿Sanción a Vini? Estoy contento porque pensaba que le iban a sancionar más”.

Sevilla’s key boost is Lucas Stassin returning after recovering from physical issues. The squad also includes academy players Nico Guillén, Jesús Cruz and Rafa Romero, plus Fábio Cardoso. Giorgi Kochorashvili is ruled out with a mild overload in the left soleus, Isaac Romero is suspended after a sending off, and Jon Guridi, Marcao, Iker Muñoz and Miguel Sierra are injured.