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Mourinho Says Real Madrid Feels No Champions League Pressure

9/8/2026

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Mourinho Rejects Pressure

Mourinho says he feels no pressure to win the Champions League now.
He cites stability, structure and winning every match as vital for Real Madrid's ambitions.
Real Madrid lost 1-0 to RealBetis in La Liga on Friday, their first setback this spell.
Kylian Mbappe says Mourinho’s winning career can motivate the whole Real Madrid squad.

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Real Madrid Struggles

Real Madrid enter Champions League opener with several key players suspended or injured.
Yan Diomande could earn his first start at right back for Real Madrid.
Inter Milan’s England trio are unlikely to start, and Federico Dimarco remains sidelined with injury.
Inter reached the match after rallying from two goals down to beat Napoli 3-2 at the San Siro.

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Mourinho Rejects Pressure

Mourinho says he feels no pressure to win the Champions League now.
He cites stability, structure and winning every match as vital for Real Madrid's ambitions.
Real Madrid lost 1-0 to RealBetis in La Liga on Friday, their first setback this spell.
Kylian Mbappe says Mourinho’s winning career can motivate the whole Real Madrid squad.

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