Mourinho's task is to take down a Barcelona team that have won two La Liga titles in succession. He has a host of world-class talent at his disposal, including Vinícius Júnior, who has signed a new six-year deal with the club. The Portuguese coach will also have to find a system that gets the best out of players like Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, as well as the new galáctico, Yan Diomandé, who became the most expensive player in Real Madrid's history after joining from Leganés B.
Mourinho's return to Real Madrid has been met with a mix of reactions, with some praising his ability to get the best out of his players, while others have criticized his past comments on racism and his handling of player conflicts. The Portuguese coach has a reputation for being a demanding and intense manager, but he has also shown his ability to adapt and evolve as a coach.
Real Madrid's preparations for the new campaign have exuded an air of calm, with Mourinho beginning work a month before his contract started and keeping a low profile during the summer. The club's president, Florentino Pérez, has promised that Mourinho will be given the resources he needs to succeed, and the Portuguese coach has already started to assemble his team.
The first clásico of the season is scheduled to take place at the Camp Nou at the end of October, with Barcelona looking to maintain their title-winning form. Real Madrid will be looking to challenge their rivals and take the title for themselves, and Mourinho's return to the club has added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the season.
The next step for Mourinho and Real Madrid will be to see how they perform in their opening matches of the season, with the club's first game scheduled to take place in the second week of the campaign.