Borja Mayoral reflects on Mourinho's coaching approach at Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Borja Mayoral shared his experiences with Jose Mourinho ahead of the 2026-27 season starting for Real Madrid. Mayoral recalled enjoyable training sessions under Mourinho but also mentioned some negative aspects, including Mourinho's difficulty with defeat and comments made in the dressing room. With Mourinho returning to manage Real Madrid for the first time in over 13 years, there is considerable hope that he can lead the team to its first major trophy since the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Current and former players have expressed support for Mourinho as the new season approaches.
- •Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years.
- •Mayoral praises training but criticizes Mourinho's handling of defeats.
- •Real Madrid has not won a major trophy since 2025.
- •Support for Mourinho is high among players as season approaches.
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"There is not long to go until the 2026-27 season gets underway for Real Madrid, who have Jose Mourinho back at the helm for the first time in over 13 years. The Portuguese has been tasked with ending ...
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