Sports · 1 August 2026
Jose Mourinho begins his second stint as Real Madrid manager today
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Jose Mourinho begins his second spell in the dugout facing Fiorentina in Austria, having succeeded Alvaro Arbeloa during the summer. Real Madrid will field a second-string side because many players are still resting after the World Cup. New signings Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espí could play, while Yan Diomande is close to joining from RB Leipzig.
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