Real Madrid appointed José Mourinho as manager following two consecutive seasons without trophies. The Portuguese coach faces a familiar challenge: dethrone Barcelona, who have won back-to-back La Liga titles. Mourinho won La Liga with 100 points during his previous spell at Madrid from 2010.
Club president Florentino Pérez orchestrated the appointment after being re-elected in June elections. The decision mirrors Pérez's approach during Mourinho's first tenure, when Madrid competed against a dominant Barcelona side. Madrid possess world-class talent to mount a title challenge in 2026-27.
