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Mourinho aims for trophies in return to Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Mourinho aims for trophies in return to Real Madrid

Summary

José Mourinho, appointed head coach of Real Madrid in June, expressed that his first season back will not be deemed successful without winning trophies. In a pre-match press conference ahead of their La Liga opener against Espanyol on Saturday, Mourinho emphasized the importance of results, citing Madrid's lack of silverware last season as unacceptable. His team includes new signings Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Bernardo Silva, and Yan Diomande, although Endrick will be unavailable due to injury. Mourinho mentioned feeling positive adrenaline rather than pressure as he embarks on this new chapter.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho wants trophies in his returning season.
•Real Madrid opens La Liga against Espanyol on Saturday.
•Madrid finished last season without major trophies.
•Mourinho highlights the importance of results.
•New signings bolster the team's roster for the season.

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2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho says a season without trophies is not a good one for Madrid

What they're saying

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José Mourinho has admitted he will not consider the first season of his second spell as Real Madrid boss a success if it ends without silverware. The 63-year-old Portuguese, who was appointed head coach at the Bernabéu Stadium in June, 13 years after ending his first spell in charge, will send his team into La Liga battle for the first time at Espanyol on Saturday with big expectations.
— Yahoo Sports

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