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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid aiming for Champions League success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Mourinho returns to Real Madrid aiming for Champions League success

Summary

Jose Mourinho is poised to return to Real Madrid following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president. His comeback, anticipated by many, focuses on achieving what he could not during his previous tenure: winning the UEFA Champions League. Mourinho previously led the team to significant domestic success but fell short in the Champions League, reaching three semi-finals without making it to the final. Now, he aims to rewrite that narrative and solidify his legacy among football's greatest managers. The formalities of the agreement are expected to be completed shortly.

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•Mourinho to take charge of Real Madrid after Perez's re-election.
•His goal includes winning the UEFA Champions League.
•He reached three semi-finals during his first stint, but did not make the final.
•Real Madrid hopes to build on the foundation he established over a decade ago.
•Formalities of the agreement are expected to be finalized soon.

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Jose Mourinho is on the verge of making one of the most anticipated returns in modern football, but this comeback is not going to be just about nostalgia.The Portuguese coach is set to take charge of ...
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