Jose Mourinho demands players give their all for Real Madrid ahead of opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Jose Mourinho held his first press conference as Real Madrid head coach, emphasizing the commitment he expects from his players ahead of their La Liga season debut against Espanyol on Saturday. He cited summer signing Yan Diomande's comments, expressing that he wants players to show dedication to the club. Mourinho conveyed confidence in the team's ability and downplayed any pressure, saying he views it as positive adrenaline. He acknowledged the challenge posed by Espanyol, who won their opening match convincingly.
- •Mourinho expects players to show full commitment to Real Madrid.
- •Real Madrid's opener against Espanyol kicks off at 21:30 local time.
- •Espanyol is coming off a 3-0 victory against Levante.
- •Mourinho feels confident and unpressured heading into the match.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Coach Mourinho Wants Players To ‘Die’ For Him In First Press Conference
"Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho said that he wants his players to "die" for the club in his first press conference ahead of a season debut against Espanyol.
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