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Real Madrid boss Mourinho springs surprise naming Pedro Mendes in Champions League squad

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has named Pedro Mendes in his Champions League squad.

The 20 year-old defender arrived in the summer from Sporting in Portugal and is struggling to get a start for the Castilla.

But Mourinho has fast-tracked Mendes to include the youngster in his European squad list, having given the youngster a debut in the Bernabeu Trophy tie with Galatasaray last week.

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