Zen Mourinho lifts Real Madrid after unbeaten start, September to gauge progress | OneFootball

Real Madrid have launched 2026-27 impressively, Mourinho’s return shifting the mood at the Bernabéu. El Periódico Mediterráneo notes optimism replacing scepticism, with seven unbeaten so far and a perfect league start yielding 10 goals in three.

Pre-season brought a 2-2 draw with Fiorentina and wins over Ferencvaros 1-2, Deportivo 0-1 and Schalke 04 0-3. That momentum continued with league victories at Cornellá 1-2 and at the Bernabéu against Real Sociedad 4-1 and Málaga 4-0.

A more reflective Mourinho has been conciliatory after weeks working quietly at Valdebebas. He accepted early whistles against Real Sociedad, saying jeers and applause both have some justice, and before Málaga warned the team need to grow emotionally.

Luka Sucic equalised four minutes after Kylian Mbappé’s opener, but two more from Mbappé and another from Vinícius sealed it. Mourinho later praised the team’s calm under pressure.

September offers five tests, with Betis away on four September, Inter at home on eight, Rayo on 12, Elche on 15 and the derby at Atlético on Saturday 20. The window closes on Tuesday, and Madrid plan no business unless late setbacks or an advantageous chance to bolster midfield or add a left-footed centre-back arises, while any Premier League bids for Eduardo Camavinga or Aurélien Tchouameni would be weighed with Mourinho.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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