Pintos' Masks Return to Real Madrid Training

Real Madrid continued its preparations for the new season at the Valdebebas Sports City, where Portuguese coach José Mourinho implemented an intensive training program that included two sessions a day, aimed at enhancing the physical and technical readiness of the players before the competitions begin.

According to "Mundo Deportivo," the morning session, which started at 10 AM, was entirely dedicated to physical work, and saw the return of the famous oxygen deficiency masks used by fitness coach Antonio Pintus in preparing the players.

The newspaper added that these masks are designed to simulate training conditions at high altitudes, as they are secured over the mouth and nose, controlling the amount of oxygen that enters the player's body through three interchangeable valves, allowing for precise measurement of each player's physical response.

Pintus, after the training sessions, uses these masks to analyze the results of each player, aiming to prepare individual training programs that suit their physical condition and readiness level.

The report indicated that the morning session was dedicated to evaluating the physical condition of the team members, while Real Madrid returns to training in the evening for a tactical session, where the ball will be the main element of the training.

These preparations are part of the program set by Mourinho to gradually enhance the team's readiness before the start of the new season, focusing on blending physical training with tactical work from the early days of the preparation period.