Mourinho Shows His Masterplan! Five Iron-Cast Starters Take Shape as Mbappe Sits Just 7 Goals from 100

Mourinho has locked in Real Madrid's five untouchable starters—Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Bellingham, Valverde, and Courtois—who have all started every one of the six matches. Mbappe has netted 7 goals in 6 outings and is just 7 goals shy of reaching 100, with a milestone set for November 2 to match Ronaldo's goal-scoring efficiency record. Vinicius Jr. has one league goal and three assists, and his nine tackles against Inter Milan set a new record for forwards in over a decade. Bellingham has been repositioned as a deep-lying playmaker behind the center forward, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists in 6 matches. Valverde has returned to his role as a central figure in the double-pivot midfield. Courtois has been solid, recording only one clean sheet, against Malaga. Mourinho has won 5 out of 6 matches, with the five core players as steady as a rock.