José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid. The win marks the beginning of Mourinho’s second stint at the club, a reunion that has dominated football headlines since the appointment was announced in mid-2026.
The return of the Special One
Mourinho’s first tenure at Real Madrid, spanning 2010 to 2013, delivered La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup titles.
This time around, the club is easing him back in with a pre-season schedule that includes a closed-door friendly against Leganés on July 28 at the Valdebebas training ground, followed by a public match against Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria on August 1.
The appointment represents Real Madrid’s first major managerial change following the 2026 World Cup.
