Open Thread: August 20, 2026
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The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day by one of the mods you’d totally go sunbathing with: Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Kung_Fu_Zizou (AKA KFZ), Juninho, Ezek and, of course… yours truly.
Here Comes the Preseason “Untouchables” Report
🚨 JUST IN: Jose Mourinho’s UNTOUCHABLE PLAYERS at Real Madrid:
• Kylian Mbappé
• Vini Jr.
• Jude Bellingham
• YAN DIOMANDE
• MARC CUCURELLA
• Thibaut Courtois@La_SERpic.twitter.com/WVrTpGoU1VVisit freshyourfeel.org for more information.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 20, 2026
Trent Para Siempre
As the MM crew has pointed out before, it’s gonna be a nice “battle” for the RB position of our team.
🚨 Last season, Real Madrid asked for patience with Trent.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 20, 2026
The club points to the SIX YEAR CONTRACT showing faith in Trent. @MarioCorteganapic.twitter.com/3agADGgk2k
…Our perhaps we could see both take the field at times? With Trent inverted and Denzel holding width?
🚨 REVEALED: José Mourinho sees Trent as VERY IMPORTANT and wants to unlock a new version of him at Real Madrid.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 20, 2026
He plans to use him from right-back into MIDFIELD to exploit his vision and passing for Vinicius, Mbappé and Diomande. @MarioCorteganapic.twitter.com/NGQMlndOBu
🚨 JUST IN: Denzel Dumfries has a GOOD CHANCE of starting Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Espanyol.
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 20, 2026
He will receive significant playing time this season. @MarioCorteganapic.twitter.com/fDiwVWhZ95
What Do You Think?
🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid could sign Sergio Martínez and LOAN him back to Racing Santander for a year. @La_SERpic.twitter.com/HtlUKoXLeJ
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 20, 2026