# Mourinho’s Madrid: Second Spell Hits Early Snags

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mourinhos-madrid-second-spell-hits-early-snags/  
Published: 2026-10-01  
Updated: 2026-10-01  
Author: Rahul Roy

Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is already rocky, just seven league games in! A humbling derby defeat to Atletico leaves them fourth, six points behind Barcelona. Key issues include a lack of midfield control, with stars like Kylian Mbappe isolated and Vinicius Jr. struggling to find form. Mourinho faces immense pressure to integrate his attacking talent and assert control, or his “Special One” magic might fade fast.