José Mourinho downplays his return to the Santiago Bernabéu and focuses his priority on Real Madrid
Portuguese strategist José Mourinho has downplayed the significance of his return to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, a venue he is stepping onto again 13 years after his last stint in charge of Real Madrid. Far from seeking a personal welcome, the coach has emphasized that his greatest wish is for the fans to pour all their support into the players for this new start to the season.
I don’t want the Bernabéu to receive me in any particular way. I want them to receive the team as their team, as their passion. The most important thing is that the people know the commitment the team has. I am not important.
José Mourinho
Mourinho emphasized the need to rebuild a solid connection between the squad and its supporters, highlighting that the backing of the public will be a determining factor in the 19 matches that the white team will play at home. Every point earned at home is vital to reach the goals set for the current football year.
Challenge against Real Sociedad
Regarding sporting activity, the coach is already preparing for the match against Real Sociedad. Mourinho described the San Sebastian team as an intense group with a squad full of talent, so he anticipates a duel of high tactical complexity that will demand the maximum performance from his players.
Full confidence in the refereeing body
During his address to the media, the coach also addressed the situation of refereeing in Spanish football. When asked about the Negreira case, Mourinho was categorical in expressing his faith in the integrity of the referees.
- The technician ruled out that the referees take the field influenced by external factors or past relationships.
- He reaffirmed his stance in favor of the honesty of the Spanish referees, despite acknowledging that, as in any discipline, there may be human errors that impact the score.
With this professional approach, Mourinho begins this stage with Real Madrid, setting aside any type of individual prominence to focus exclusively on collective work and the club’s institutional success.
