Jose Mourinho has his day on Real Madrid return – but galactico issues still there

Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi gave Mourinho a winning return as Madrid boss, even if there are problems to iron out

Trent Alexander-Arnold could be losing out massively in Spain this season

Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from his side at Espanyol.

The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief at Espanyol José Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that finally delivered victory on his first game in charge of Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho Meets Real Madrid’s Heroes and Villains in Tense La Liga Opener  Sports Illustrated

Pantomime villain Jose Mourinho whistled on victorious Real Madrid return  The Times

Carlos Espi scores late to snatch a win for Real Madrid after Alex Calatrava had levelled Jude Bellingham's opener.

Mourinho has winning start at Real Madrid  MARCA

Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ends with a thrilling 90th-minute winner at Espanyol.

Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.

Real Madrid strike late to give José Mourinho winning return  ESPN

The Spanish giants finished the 2025-26 campaign empty-handed.

The Blancos have appointed the Portuguese coach but also made some big signings in the summer, aiming to go all-in as usual

Jose Mourinho makes explosive statement as Real Madrid boss discusses serious Barcelona allegations  GB News

The 63-year-old coach said he is more mature now, although he insisted he is not "more boring."

The World Cup-winning captain completed a move from Manchester City this week

José Mourinho explains why Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri collapsed despite a strong offer, citing the midfielder’s hesitation as the key factor.

Frank Lampard reveals transfer chat with Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho before Coventry's Premier League return  talkSPORT

MADRID, Aug 18 : Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return had already been underway for several weeks, but on Tuesday the club made it official with an understated ceremony at their training centre for a second coming loaded with nostalgia, risk and unfinished business.The Portuguese manager, who began work with the squad wh

JOSE MOURINHO has explained how he came away with a black eye from a Real Madrid training session. It's no secret that the Los Blancos training ground was not the friendliest place last season. Antonio Rudiger found himself in hot water after a training ground incident with Alvaro Carreras and then Aurelien Tchouameni