Borja Mayoral discusses admiration and issues with Jose Mourinho
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Borja Mayoral, a former Real Madrid striker, reflects on his time under Jose Mourinho in an interview with MARCA. He praised Mourinho's training sessions for their competitiveness and enjoyed the confidence the coach instilled in him. However, Mayoral also expressed discomfort with Mourinho's inability to handle losses and comments made in the dressing room. He emphasized that respect should come first despite Mourinho's competitive nature. Currently, Mourinho is back at Real Madrid as coach, raising questions about how his methods will be received by the current squad.
- •Borja Mayoral played under Mourinho at Real Madrid and AS Roma.
- •Mayoral enjoyed competitive training sessions with Mourinho.
- •He noted Mourinho's supportive behavior before important matches.
- •Mayoral criticized Mourinho's comments in the dressing room after losses.
- •Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid for a second spell as coach.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid striker reveals what he admired and disliked about Jose Mourinho: ‘Enjoyed training with him’
"Jose Mourinho had a very successful first spell at Real Madrid, going toe-to-toe with a super Barcelona team, and now he is back for his second spell.During his time in the Spanish capital back then, ...
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