Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, showing his 'Special One' persona

José Mourinho is back at the helm of Real Madrid, embarking on his second stint as the club's manager. The return of the Portuguese tactician has generated significant attention, with Spanish sports outlet Marca closely observing his initial steps.

When asked about his feelings returning to the Real Madrid dugout, Mourinho responded with his signature wit: "Nothing yet. The good feelings are yet to come," he said with a laugh. Marca reported that the "Special One" appears to be back in his element, noting his presence was missed.

Marca's coverage highlighted Mourinho's behavior during a recent preseason friendly. While generally composed, he was quick to protest refereeing decisions, even in a non-competitive match. This assertiveness, the paper suggested, demonstrates that the essence of the "Special One" remains unchanged, despite the passage of time since his previous tenure.

However, Marca also pointed to immediate challenges, specifically Real Madrid's defensive frailties. Players like Piccoli and Kean created scoring opportunities, exposing vulnerabilities. Despite these issues, the criticism was tempered, as Mourinho had to field a defense composed largely of youth players due to a lack of available senior center-backs.

Real Madrid's upcoming schedule includes a friendly against Ferencváros in Budapest on August 8th, followed by matches against Deportivo La Coruna and Schalke 04. The team is set to begin their league campaign against Espanyol on August 22nd.

“

Nothing yet. The good feelings are yet to come.