Nostalgia fuels Real Madrid fans as Jose Mourinho returns after 13 years. Supporters recall his 2010‑13 spell, when he toppled Barcelona, set a points record and delivered a LaLiga title and Copa del Rey. They view that era as a golden benchmark, despite the club later adding four Champions Leagues under other coaches.

Mourinho inherits a squad rich in talent but riddled with discord. Fistfights, a forward rehabbing on a Sardinian boat, and another star looming free‑agency create morale issues. Florentino Pérez backs him, yet history shows the president can rescind support quickly. With no massive transfer window, Mourinho must tighten discipline and extract cohesion from existing players.

The short‑term mandate is simple: dislodge Barcelona and restore silverware. Mourinho’s defensive, counter‑attacking pedigree fits a side built around Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior’s transition play. No radical philosophy shift is expected; success hinges on discipline and results. If he delivers a league crown this season, his second stint will be deemed a justified reunion.

Mourinho’s age and Pérez’s own tenure limit any long‑term project; both men appear focused on a single campaign. The president expects immediate trophies, while the coach stresses discipline over style. Victory this year will cement their partnership, regardless of future plans, and could rewrite the narrative of Mourinho’s Real Madrid legacy.