Jose Mourinho lands a second spell at Real Madrid, a move that feels like a dream for the club after a two‑season trophy drought. The former Chelsea and PSG coach will face a crowded in‑tray of player dilemmas before he can steer the Spanish giants back to glory in 2026.

Real finished second to Barcelona in LaLiga, missing out on the title after a Clasico loss at Camp Nou. In the Champions League Bayern Munich overran them, and the squad has not lifted a major trophy since last season. Mourinho’s first job will be to resolve these gaps for the team.

Key player issues loom. Vinicius Jnr, whose influence at the Bernabue is immense, will need to rebuild trust after a tense episode involving racist allegations and post‑match comments. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé’s 86‑goal haul has drawn criticism, and his integration into a winning structure remains uncertain for the club and the fans this.

Mourinho will also tackle leadership gaps as Dani Carvajal departs, forcing a new armband decision. Jude Bellingham, praised for his character, could emerge as the next captain, while Trent Alexander‑Arnold must tighten his defensive play to meet the coach’s standards. Success hinges on unity for the season and the club again this.