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Jose Mourinho praises Real Madrid's three faces in draw with Fiorentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:42 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Jose Mourinho praises Real Madrid's three faces in draw with Fiorentina

Summary

Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with his version of Real Madrid during their 2-2 friendly draw against Fiorentina on August 1, 2026. Madrid took an early lead with goals from Endrick and Alexis Ciria, but Fiorentina equalized through Roberto Piccoli and Moise Kean. Mourinho noted the team's varied performance, describing it as showing three faces: fresh, tired, and super tired, particularly highlighting the effort of new signing Denzel Dumfries. Real Madrid is currently missing key players like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham, who are returning from summer tournaments. Mourinho aims to integrate these stars as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a friendly match.
•Endrick and Alexis Ciria scored for Madrid before Fiorentina equalized.
•Mourinho praised the team's effort despite missing several stars.
•Key players are returning from international duty this summer.

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9:42 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho Likes ‘Everything’ From Real Madrid With ‘Three Faces’

What they're saying

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho liked a Los Blancos side of "three faces" during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina amid joking that the "good ones" were missing.
— Yahoo Sports

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