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Mourinho praises Real Madrid's pre-season progress ahead of La Liga opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Mourinho praises Real Madrid's pre-season progress ahead of La Liga opener

Summary

Jose Mourinho has expressed satisfaction with Real Madrid's development during the final phase of pre-season training. With one week left until their La Liga opener against Espanyol, the team has focused on physical fitness and tactical discipline. Mourinho believes the squad has made significant progress, particularly with integrating new signings, including Yan Diomande. Real Madrid has not lost any of its five pre-season matches and is set to play one more friendly against Schalke in Germany. Mourinho looks to fine-tune specific areas of the team before the start of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid prepares for La Liga opener against Espanyol next week.
•Team has focused on high-intensity training at Valdebebas.
•Mourinho emphasizes physical intensity and tactical discipline.
•Squad remains unbeaten in pre-season matches so far.
•Final friendly match against Schalke scheduled before the season starts.

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According to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Jose Mourinho has expressed strong satisfaction with Real Madrid’s development during their final phase of pre-season training, with exactly one week left unt...
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