Real Madrid under pressure as chief doctor resigns and Mourinho starts preseason with limited squad

Real Madrid's first‑team chief medical officer, Dr. Manuel Aroyo, submitted his resignation following criticism over a misdiagnosed knee injury of star forward Kylian Mbappé. The error sparked internal scrutiny of the club's medical staff.

Meanwhile, new head coach José Mourinho will commence pre‑season training on 13 July, but will do so with only 13 players available. The limited roster is due to many squad members still participating in the World Cup and a few injuries, forcing Mourinho to assess the squad before the full team returns.