Real Madrid under Mourinho: Mbappé sees hope reborn
José Mourinho took over the Real Madrid bench this summer, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa. In his first match, the Merengues lost 1-2 to Atlético Madrid, slipping to 4th place in La Liga, six points behind the leaders Barcelona.
Mourinho seeks the winning formula
Mourinho, a Portuguese manager, must now find the right formula to get this Galacticos team working at full capacity. He succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, who failed to stabilise the club.
For now, the Madrid ship seems to be sailing in troubled waters. The level of play shown by the Merengues since the start of the season is disappointing, according to observers.
The defeat suffered on Sunday against Atlético Madrid (1-2) dropped the Spanish vice‑champion to 4th place, now six points behind FC Barcelona, the leaders. Barça's resurgence heightens the pressure on Real.
Despite the still disappointing results, Mourinho's arrival continues to generate a certain optimism within the Madrid dressing room. For some players, this appointment even represents a genuine opportunity.
The captain of the French, Kylian Mbappé, did not hide his admiration for the Special One.
“He’s someone I have always wanted to have as a coach. He has always sparked my curiosity. He is an extremely intelligent man, who knows exactly what he has to do. He is a leader, and as a coach, he is one of the best of the modern era. So it’s always a pleasure to learn and be daily with people of this stature”He believes that working daily with such a coach is a privilege.
The upcoming La Liga matches will be decisive to gauge Mourinho’s impact on Real Madrid. Supporters hope that the new leadership can bring the club back to the top.