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Real Madrid 2-1 Ferencvaros; Silva Debuts, Vinicius Signs 2032 Deal

8/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid, coached by Jose Mourinho, beat Ferencvaros 2-1 on Saturday with Silva debuting at halftime.
Mourinho said Silva arrived out of shape, must improve, but is an incredible player who can fill several midfield roles.
Mourinho moved Silva to the No. 10 shirt to offset his weak physical condition.
Vinicius Junior signed a six-year contract through 2032, which Mourinho called the most important development.

History

Historical Context

After Florentino Pérez reclaimed the Real Madrid presidency in June 2009 and cleared the club’s €270 million debt by selling its training grounds, he revived the Galácticos policy by splashing a world-record £80 million (€94 million) on Cristiano Ronaldo. The signing marked a shift toward high-profile purchases that would drive both on-field success and commercial growth.

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Story summary

Real Madrid, coached by Jose Mourinho, beat Ferencvaros 2-1 on Saturday with Silva debuting at halftime.
Mourinho said Silva arrived out of shape, must improve, but is an incredible player who can fill several midfield roles.
Mourinho moved Silva to the No. 10 shirt to offset his weak physical condition.
Vinicius Junior signed a six-year contract through 2032, which Mourinho called the most important development.

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