Mourinho dismisses Champions League pressure in second Real Madrid spell

Vanguard News | 07-09-2026 03:58pm |

Jose Mourinho has downplayed any notion of a Champions League debt from his first tenure at Real Madrid as he prepares for his second spell's European opener against Inter Milan. Speaking to reporters, Mourinho insisted that his two spells at the club should be viewed separately, noting that his previous stint ended in 2013 with the team having achieved what it did. He emphasized that his current responsibilities are unrelated to past results. The Champions League was the only major trophy Mourinho failed to win during his first spell from 2010 to 2013, a period in which the club had not consistently reached the quarter-finals before his arrival.

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