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Jorge Jesus saw Real Madrid 'in person' with first call-up approaching

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 23:17

Jorge Jesus traveled to Madrid to attend the match between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, as part of his duties as Portuguese national team coach. The match took place in the Spanish capital and ended with a victory for the Whites.

This trip comes at a time when Jorge Jesus's first call-up for the Portuguese national team is approaching. The coach, who recently took charge of the national team, is evaluating players in action in the major European leagues.

Jesus's presence at the Santiago Bernabéu allows him to observe firsthand players who could join the Portuguese national team, possibly including athletes who play for Real Madrid or other Spanish clubs.

This trip to Madrid fits into the usual strategy of national team coaches to directly follow the performance of potential call-ups before announcing their first choices for the national team.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers interested in national football closely follow every move of Jorge Jesus, and this visit to the Santiago Bernabéu indicates that the first call-up is imminent. The players who play for Real Madrid are potential choices for the national team, so this trip allows the coach to evaluate firsthand the performance of candidates before announcing the squad list.

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