Mourinho's Real Madrid European Revival Bid Starts with Inter Reunion
Mourinho returns to the Champions League after winning 1 title with Inter and 2 with Porto, facing an early test of Madrid’s European revival.
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho begins his European campaign against former club Inter at the Bernabeu. This match serves as an early test of whether Mourinho can restore Real Madrid's European fortunes.
- Sixteen years ago, Mourinho left Inter Milan for Madrid after securing a historic treble, including the 2010 Champions League title at the Bernabeu. Neither the veteran coach nor Inter has replicated that European success since.
- Real president Florentino Perez appointed Mourinho this summer to restore the club's European throne after two seasons without major trophies. Following a 1-0 defeat on Friday at Real Betis, Mourinho stated, "Finishing without trophies at Real Madrid is not a successful season."
- Madrid has struggled in recent European competition, eliminated by Bayern Munich last season and Arsenal in 2025. Luis Enrique's PSG aims to retain the trophy for a third consecutive year, intensifying pressure on Mourinho's return.
- Only five coaches have won the Champions League more times than Mourinho, who seeks to add to Madrid's storied history. The club previously enjoyed a remarkable 10-year spell winning six titles under Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti.
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The Independent
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Mourinho not feeling pressure to win Champions League in second Real Madrid spell
MADRID, Sept 7 : Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he was not feeling any added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Serie A champions Inter Milan on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Champions League is the only trophy that evaded Mourinh
Il Tempo
MADRID (SPAGNA) (ITALPRESS) " There are now a few hours to the beginning of the Champions League. And the calendar has wanted that to open the dances, tomorrow evening at Bernabeu, be the Real Madrid of Jose Mourinho and the Inter of Cristian Chivu, "old love" of the Portuguese technician. "At this time the Bernabeu is my stadium: I work for Real Madrid. But it will always be my stadium and also an iconic stadium for Inter for the 2010 triumph i…
"The Bernabeu will always be my stadium. The Nerazzurri are a great team, they can play with their eyes closed. (ANSA)
Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion
The Portuguese coach claimed an historic treble with Inter, clinching Serie A in the last week of the season and lifting the Coppa Italia. Inter beat Bayern 2-0 in the Champions League final at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, winning the trophy for the first time since 1965 and becoming the first Italian team to win the treble. The day after the final Mourinho said it was likely his last match in charge and around a week later his appointmen…
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