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Mourinho starts pre-season training with Real Madrid amid World Cup absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Mourinho starts pre-season training with Real Madrid amid World Cup absences

Summary

José Mourinho commenced his second tenure as Real Madrid manager on July 13, 2026, with pre-season training at Valdebebas. The session included players like Eduardo Camavinga and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while World Cup participants such as Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé were absent. This pre-season marks the beginning of a turnaround for the club following a turbulent coaching period. Mourinho's initial work focuses on integrating his squad, with recruitment still pending as the team awaits the return of international players.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho's first training session took place at Valdebebas.
•Players absent include Bellingham, Mbappé, and Courtois due to World Cup.
•Mourinho will utilize Castilla players to fill training squad.
•Real Madrid seeks consistency and improved results under Mourinho.
•Further transfer activities and a press presentation are pending.

Latest Updates

9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho Takes First Training Session as Real Madrid Pre-Season Begins

What they're saying

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José Mourinho has formally begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the Portuguese opened pre-season at Valdebebas on Monday morning, 13 July 2026, starting ...
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