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José Mourinho faces pressure as Real Madrid returns to action

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:07 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

José Mourinho faces pressure as Real Madrid returns to action

Summary

José Mourinho makes his competitive return to Real Madrid on August 22 against Espanyol. The club seeks to end a two-year trophy drought, following a problematic tenure with three coaches in twelve months. Mourinho emphasized the necessity of achieving results across multiple competitions, stating, 'Finishing without any trophies at Real Madrid is not a successful season.' This context adds urgency, compounded by Barcelona's recent successes. Former Real Madrid player Steve McManaman highlighted the immediate expectations: Mourinho needs to win to restore credibility, particularly against rivals Barcelona.

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•Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years.
•Match against Espanyol scheduled for August 22.
•Club aims to end two-year trophy drought.
•Mourinho stresses the importance of results.
•Former players highlight pressure to outperform Barcelona.

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José Mourinho makes his competitive return to Real Madrid after 13 years, facing immense pressure to deliver silverware following the club's two-season trophy drought.
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