Mourinho's Real Madrid Need Big Changes — But Does He Have the Power to Make Them?
The Athletic examines the state of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid project, with the club reportedly facing the need for significant squad and structural changes to remain competitive in the Champions League. The piece explores the tension between Mourinho's established methods and the modern demands of the Real Madrid hierarchy, questioning whether the Portuguese coach still wields the institutional power he once did. It frames the upcoming European fixtures as a potential inflection point for both manager and squad.
Read the full story at nytimes.comMourinho's return to the Bernabéu was always framed as a reunion with his most decorated chapter, but the reality of modern Real Madrid looks very different from the side he led a decade and a half ago. With the Champions League once again the benchmark for the club's season, questions about squad identity, tactical direction, and the manager's authority over recruitment loom large. The outcome of the European campaign could determine not just Mourinho's tenure, but how the next phase of the project is shaped.
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