GOAL reported that Bernardo Silva is heading into Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona after losing his starting place at Real Madrid and then scoring his first goal for the club in a 4-1 win over Leipzig on Wednesday.
Move to Real Madrid
Bernardo Silva ended a nine-season spell with Manchester City before joining Real Madrid on a free transfer. At his unveiling, Bernardo Silva said: "When Real Madrid called me, I did not hesitate."
GOAL cites Sport
GOAL, citing a report by the Catalan newspaper Sport, said Bernardo Silva chose Real Madrid over Barcelona after coming close to joining Barcelona this summer. GOAL, citing the Sport report, said Mourinho initially used Bernardo Silva in the starting line-up.
Starting place lost
Bernardo Silva started the first two rounds, then started just two more of the 11 games he was available for, and was on the substitutes' bench on seven occasions. GOAL, citing the Sport report, said the return of Aurelien Tchouameni and the emergence of Arda Guler in midfield complicated matters for Bernardo Silva and he lost his place. GOAL, citing the Sport report, said Bernardo Silva was completely absent against Villarreal and Elche.
Leipzig goal
Bernardo Silva started against Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. He scored his first goal in a Real Madrid shirt in the 4-1 win. GOAL, citing the Sport report, said Bernardo Silva managed only eight minutes across four Portugal matches during the latest international break.