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Jose Mourinho emphasizes physical training at Real Madrid with double sessions daily

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jose Mourinho emphasizes physical training at Real Madrid with double sessions daily

Summary

Jose Mourinho has implemented rigorous training sessions at Real Madrid, featuring two sessions a day, aimed at improving the team's fitness levels. Despite this approach, concerns remain about the squad's physical condition, especially after last season's problems with fatigue, which were highlighted during their UEFA Champions League exit. Key players have recently returned from World Cup duties, providing limited time for Mourinho to instill his fitness strategies ahead of the new season. The manager is focused on ensuring players exhibit high intensity in their training.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho prioritizes fitness with two training sessions per day.
•Real Madrid struggled with fatigue issues last season.
•Limited time to train with international players returning.
•Last season, the team ran 12.7km less than some opponents.
•Intensity in training sessions is being emphasized.

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Real Madrid’s physical fitness has been a matter of serious concern in recent times and has not shown any signs of improvement despite changing managers.At the time when Los Blancos got knocked out ...
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