Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

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.

JOSE MOURINHO has only been back at Real Madrid for two months and he is already rocking the boat. In his newly-released Netflix documentary, 'The Special One' dished the dirt on club legend Iker Casillas. The Spanish stopper sits second on Real's all-time appearance list with 725. But Mourinho said it only took three

‘You or Nobody’—The One Real Madrid Signing Jose Mourinho Insisted on This Summer  Sports Illustrated

Jose Mourinho issues retirement update as new Real Madrid boss aims dig at Pep Guardiola  GB News

Mourinho to the rescue! He returns to Real Madrid, called upon by an old acquaintance: necessity  marca.com

Real Madrid's José Mourinho unimpressed by Bernardo Silva fitness: 'Has to improve'  ESPN

Mourinho gives brutal Bernardo Silva verdict after first Real Madrid appearance  talkSPORT

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