Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.
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Notable Quotes
"I think he's betting on a second stint with Mourinho because Ancelotti was successful during his and it's a very similar case."
— Eduardo Alvarez , Other
"He's going to need to change the behaviour and the attitude of the players."
— Ramon Calderon , Executive
"Mourinho didn't change. His character, his personality didn't change."
— Duarte Monteiro , Other
Key People
Duarte Monteiro is a Portuguese football journalist known for his analysis of the sport.
Eduardo Alvarez is a Spanish football expert providing insights on the sport and its figures.
Florentino Perez is the president of Real Madrid CF.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Ramon Calderon served as the president of Real Madrid from 2006 to 2009.
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Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.
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