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Mourinho's Real Madrid return and Netflix doc

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José Mourinho re‑joined Real Madrid on 11 June 2026 with a three‑year deal, tasked with restoring discipline, work ethic and a winning mentality while promoting a collaborative, altruistic culture. His return follows a trophy-less 2025/2026 season that saw the club finish second in LaLiga and suffer elimination from the UEFA Champions League. This period of scarcity led to the departures of previous managers Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa. To support Mourinho’s rebuilding project, president Florentino Pérez has overseen investments of approximately €225 million in six new signings, while Mourinho has identified further transfer targets including Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, and Marc Cucurella. Mourinho has stated he now prioritises consensus over ego, giving youth‑academy players a larger role and running short, ball‑focused, high‑intensity training sessions. While some analysts, such as Julio Maldonado, have expressed concern that Mourinho’s presence could increase squad tension, others point to his proven ability to manage high-profile players. On 11 August 2026, Netflix released a three‑part documentary series titled ‘The Special One’. Produced by John Battsek and directed by Joe Pearlman, the series features interviews with figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Iker Casillas, Didier Drogba, John Terry, Frank Lampard, Samuel Eto’o, Marcelo, and Luis Figo. The programme explores Mourinho’s One’, which explored his career successes and controversies, including his Champions League triumphs with FC Porto and Inter Milan. The series has gained significant global popularity, reaching the top three in several international rankings. It details controversies. Following a 2-1 victory against Espanyol to start the ~~contentious relationship between~~ season, Mourinho ~~and Casillas,~~ is now approaching a pivotal period, including ~~Mourinho’s belief that the squad was ‘spoiled’ or ‘entitled.’ Following~~ his ~~appointment, Mourinho described~~ first home match at the ~~return~~ Santiago Bernabéu against Real Sociedad. Analysts suggest this tenure may represent his “last train to the ~~club as feeling like “coming home,” though~~ mega-elite.” Opinions on his current approach are divided; some ~~Portuguese media commentators questioned the timing of the move following~~ observers note a more “zen” and “chill out” demeanor, while others remain skeptical due to his ~~tenure~~ recent unsuccessful stint at ~~Benfica. Real Madrid began their season with a 2-1 victory against Espanyol.~~ Benfica, warning that his core personality could resurface under pressure.

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