Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid for his second managerial spell, making an unconventional comeback by featuring in Florentino Perez's re-election campaign. Despite the absence of a formal presentation, Mourinho and his coaching staff, including Sami Khedira, have commenced work at the Valdebebas training ground. His Instagram account serves as the main source of updates, showcasing his active involvement in training sessions and monitoring players.

Mourinho has been assessing academy talents such as Raul Asencio and Franco Mastantuono, and keeping a close eye on players returning from the World Cup-North America. The club's atmosphere is described as overwhelmingly positive, with a focus on high-tempo drills and strength conditioning. His staff also expressed strong interest in signing Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.