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Mourinho's Real Madrid Kick Off Second Stint vs Leganés

7/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid, under José Mourinho, played a friendly against Leganés on July 28, 2026, starting his second stint.
Thiago Pitarch is out with a knee injury while Courtois, Militão and Rodrygo miss preseason.
Arda Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Dean Huijsen are set to start in a 4-2-3-1.
Real Madrid will play Fiorentina (Aug. 1), Ferencváros (next weekend) and Deportivo A Coruña (Aug. 12) after finishing second in 2025-26, with La Liga starting Aug. 22.

History

Historical Context

When José Mourinho arrived at Real Madrid in 2010, he guided the club to a record-breaking 100-point La Liga title in the 2011-12 season, scoring 121 goals. His 2026 return, featuring veterans such as Thibaut Courtois and newcomer Arda Güler, echoes that overhaul, suggesting a repeat of aggressive signings and tactics as the team pursues the 2026-27 title race.

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Story summary

Real Madrid, under José Mourinho, played a friendly against Leganés on July 28, 2026, starting his second stint.
Thiago Pitarch is out with a knee injury while Courtois, Militão and Rodrygo miss preseason.
Arda Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Dean Huijsen are set to start in a 4-2-3-1.
Real Madrid will play Fiorentina (Aug. 1), Ferencváros (next weekend) and Deportivo A Coruña (Aug. 12) after finishing second in 2025-26, with La Liga starting Aug. 22.

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