Jose Mourinho faces pressure to beat Barcelona and win La Liga

Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid amid expectations to secure La Liga and best rivals Barcelona. Former player Steve McManaman emphasized the urgency for Mourinho to deliver results after two years without trophies for the club. He noted that while winning the Champions League is a secondary goal, surpassing Barcelona is essential for Mourinho's immediate success. The dynamics of managing a star-studded squad and integrating new players will be crucial as the season progresses.

• 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Steve McManaman: “Mourinho needs to win La Liga, he needs to beat Barcelona”