Real Madrid Coach Mourinho Wants Players To ‘Die’ For Him In First Press Conference
Mourinho said the squad is united and open to common sense as Real Madrid seek to end a trophyless season and beat Espanyol in the opener.
- On Saturday, Real Madrid opens its LaLiga campaign away to Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, with head coach Jose Mourinho targeting three points in his second stint.
- Tasked by President Florentino Perez to break Barcelona's dominance under Hansi Flick, Mourinho has returned to the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years after his first spell in Spain.
- Addressing summer signing Yan Diomande's comment about players being willing to "die" for the club, Mourinho remarked, "without following it word for word, it is an expression that I like."
- The Portuguese describes the current squad as a strong, united group, contrasting with last season's trophyless campaign: "The group is growing, it is united. We are not the perfect group, it does not exist."
- Espanyol, which won its debut 3-0 against Levante, is a "good team," Mourinho noted, adding, "I wouldn't say pressure, I would say adrenaline. The day I don't feel it there is something wrong.
23 Articles
23 Articles
The Portuguese coach appeared before the media ahead of the match against Espanyol
The Portuguese technician faces his return to the white bench with a message of demand, unity and commitment before the debut leaguer before the Spanish
LaLiga: What I found in Real Madrid dressing room
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he has found a dressing room that really wants to win. Mourinho has returned to the Santiago Bernabeu for a second stint, 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese manager claims the current squad has not given him the chance to be aggressive, as the players are […] LaLiga: What I found in Real Madrid dressing room – Mourinho
Madrid, Aug 21 (EFE).- Portuguese Jose Mourinho will live this Saturday before the Espanyol his first official match in his second stage as coach of Real Madrid, in which he seeks to give again titles to a club that will close in 2026 his second year without trophies and for what he has “innegotiable”, as the “commitment” the collective defense and moves away from an “once type”. Mourinho’s success in his second stage will be measured by the tit…
The technician gave his first press conference (42 minutes of duration, where he broke the news of the white team just before ‘re-debuting’ in the League
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
