Jose Mourinho: The Best Deal on Real Madrid's Bench

The phrase "the best deal sitting on the bench" is frequently heard within Real Madrid's sports city in Valdebebas, referring to Portuguese coach José Mourinho, who has managed to earn the trust of the club and the dressing room in less than two months, despite the criticism that accompanied his appointment at the end of April.

While the final judgment will depend on the team's performance on the pitch, the belief within Real Madrid is growing that the decision to bring Mourinho back to the bench was the right one, especially with the positive atmosphere the team is currently experiencing and the fighting spirit displayed by the players in matches and training.

The conditions at Valdebebas are significantly different from what they were a year ago, as Xabi Alonso struggled to achieve the necessary harmony with the club or the dressing room, which gradually reflected on the team's performance. Later, Álvaro Arbeloa attempted to address the situation but was unable to completely change the narrative.

Since his arrival, Mourinho has worked to change several habits and rules within the team, aiming to restore respect for the Real Madrid shirt and enhance discipline and the relationship between players and the coaching staff. The Portuguese coach has also made it a point to speak directly with each player, clarifying what he expects from them, while giving those who were out of his plans a chance to prove themselves again.

Mourinho currently enjoys full support from the club's management and the dressing room, having built relationships through dialogue and persuasion rather than imposing his decisions. His previous relationship with Florentino Perez, which was intermittent over 13 years of absence, also helped facilitate his return to Santiago Bernabéu.

One of Mourinho's initial requests, alongside some organizational measures within the club, was to sign Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva to bolster the midfield. This idea is one that Real Madrid's management has started to see as highly logical.

With the positive atmosphere continuing, those inside the club believe that Mourinho's return could be one of the most important decisions Real Madrid has made in recent years.