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Fabio Capello highlights Real Madrid as Champions League favorites under Mourinho

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Fabio Capello highlights Real Madrid as Champions League favorites under Mourinho

Summary

Real Madrid, entering the Champions League league phase in 2026/27, faces familiar opponents, including Inter Milan and Arsenal. Jose Mourinho, in his first season back with the club, is credited by former manager Fabio Capello for restoring team cohesion and quality. Capello emphasizes the return matchup with Inter, a club where Mourinho previously succeeded., Real Madrid will contend against PSV, AS Roma, RB Leipzig, Shakhtar, LASK, and AEK in group play. The official fixture schedule is anticipated to release today.

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Status Watch

•Real Madrid draws Inter Milan and Arsenal in group stage.
•Mourinho reunites with AS Roma and Inter Milan.
•Capello praises Mourinho's impact on team dynamics.
•Fixtures against PSV, RB Leipzig, and others also scheduled.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Fabio Capello names Real Madrid ‘the team to beat’ after Mourinho’s early impact

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Real Madrid will face a demanding and highly intriguing Champions League league phase in 2026/27, with Jose Mourinho set to come up against several familiar opponents from his managerial past.The Span...
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