Additional context — editorial

• InjuryRodrygo Goes (Real Madrid) has returned to pitch-based training at Valdebebas following a serious knee injury. The Brazilian winger jogged lightly alongside the medical recovery staff on 2026-09-01, marking a significant step in his rehabilitation. He posted to social media expressing positive sentiment about returning to field work. source
• diary.note_categories.lineupReal Madrid has closed its transfer window without any new signings. The technical staff considered the squad complete several weeks ago. No departures occurred that would have triggered additional incomings. source
• diary.note_categories.lineupDani Ceballos completed his first training session with Real Betis on Wednesday morning, following the announcement of his signing on a three-year deal. source
• InjuryAbde (Morocco international) absent from Betis training session due to viral illness; status uncertain for tomorrow's match against Real Madrid. source
• InjuryReal Betis manager Pellegrini confirms that Ceballos will not play against Real Madrid. Pellegrini also comments on Mourinho's maturity and discusses Pablo García. source
• diary.note_categories.lineupSergio Martínez, 19-year-old midfielder signed by Real Madrid from Racing for approximately €3 million, has been confirmed in the squad for Real Madrid's match against Real Betis on 2026-09-04 at 19:00. Originally destined for Castilla, he trains with the first team. Manager Mourinho confirmed his inclusion in the matchday squad. source
• InjuryReal Betis player Ez Abde is absent from Thursday training due to a viral illness and is a serious doubt for Friday's match against Real Madrid at La Cartuja. source
• diary.note_categories.incidentReal Madrid manager José Mourinho confirmed in a press conference that the club has launched disciplinary proceedings against defender Raul Asencio. Asencio is involved in several legal and non-sporting matters. source
• diary.note_categories.lineupReal Betis manager Pellegrini has announced his squad for the match against Real Madrid. Key absences: Ceballos, Abde, and Lo Celso are not included in the squad. Morante returns to availability. source
• diary.note_categories.lineupJose Mourinho has announced Real Madrid's squad list for tomorrow's (Friday) match against Real Betis at La Cartuja stadium (21:00 / Movistar). This is a fixture from matchday 4 of the league campaign. source
• InjuryReal Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini confirmed in a press conference that players Aitor Ruibal, Diego Conde, Dani Ceballos, Abde (out with flu symptoms), and Giovani Lo Celso will be unavailable for Friday's match against Real Madrid. source
• InjuryReal Madrid has seven players ruled out for tomorrow's fixture against Real Betis (Friday, 21:00 CET): Tchouaméni, Endrick, Militao, Rodrygo, Mendy, Asencio, and Thiago. No injured players are expected to return. source