José Mourinho offers a memorable response to the media over what they say about him
After five games, including friendlies, Mourinho remains undefeated in his second stint as Real Madrid's head coach
For the first time since the 2008–2010 span, Real Madrid endured back-to-back seasons without capturing a single major trophy.
Following those barren campaigns, the club has turned back to José Mourinho , appointing the fiery Portuguese manager with a clear mandate to wrest La Liga back from Barcelona 's grip and capture the club's record 16th UEFA Champions League title , a triumph that would mark Mourinho's third career European crown and make him the first manager in history to win the competition with three different clubs.
During his iconic first stint at the Santiago Bernabéu from 2010 to 2013, Mourinho managed 178 matches , securing 128 victories and three domestic titles.
Although an elusive Champions League trophy slipped away despite reaching the semifinals in all three of his seasons , his side shattered records by compiling an unprecedented 100 points in La Liga while blistering opponents for 121 goals anchored by Cristiano Ronaldo .
Now, inheriting a star-studded modern roster featuring Kylian Mbappe , Vinicius Jr. , and Jude Bellingham , the veteran manager aims to recreate that historic dominance, knowing full well that a powerhouse like Real Madrid thrives exclusively on silverware.
José Mourinho Delivers Classic Quip to Media
So far, Mourinho’s second chapter has started on solid footing with zero losses, featuring four consecutive friendly victories and a gritty 2-1 La Liga opening win over Espanyol . While the team's performance in that opener lacked its usual polish, they secured all three points in the 90th minute courtesy of a dramatic strike from new signing Carlos Espí .
Ahead of this Wednesday's upcoming fixture against Real Sociedad , a visibly relaxed and jovial Mourinho entertained reporters in the press room.
The lighthearted atmosphere shifted when a journalist passed along whispers from inside the Valdebebas training ground suggesting the manager appears far more at ease than he did during his high-tension first stint. "You told me something interesting, you have contact with people who work here..." Mourinho joked with a grin, quickly putting the reporter on the spot.
As he wrapped up his media appearance and walked away, the legendary coach couldn't resist delivering one final, vintage punchline.
Turning back with a smile, he warned the reporter who asked the question: "The day they speak well, good. The day they talk crap..." he trailed off while emphatically slamming his fist into his palm, signaling that his trademark sharp tongue and defensive shield remain fully intact should the media turn on him.
Longtime followers will fondly recall that Mourinho's first tenure ultimately fractured over explosive locker room leaks , most notably resulting in a bitter feud with legendary club captain Iker Casillas , whom Mourinho famously benched for feeding insider team news to the press.
Over a decade later, "The Special One" appears to view his turbulent past with amusement, proving that while the gray hair has set in, his razor-sharp wit and mastery of the press room remain completely unchanged.
