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Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid aiming for success in LaLiga

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid aiming for success in LaLiga

Summary

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid, joining the club 13 years after his first tenure. The 63-year-old manager hopes to replicate the success of his initial period and secure trophies at the Santiago Bernabéu. Discussions with figures close to Mourinho and Real Madrid indicate mixed opinions on his ability to achieve this goal. The upcoming season will be pivotal in assessing his impact and success with the team.

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Key Details

•Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid after 13 years.
•He aims to recapture past success and trophies.
•The assessment of his potential success includes insights from insiders.
•The new season will be crucial for his management at the club.

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5:44 PMBBC Sport — Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

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Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.
— BBC Sport

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