Mourinho's anger shows in dramatic moment before Mba...

Mourinho's anger shows in dramatic moment before Mbappé's substitution against Inter

Mourinho's anger shows in dramatic moment before Mbappé's substitution against Inter

Wednesday 09-09-2026
Mohammed Zaqout

José Mourinho's night was not calm during Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League debut, despite the team's 2-1 victory. The Portuguese coach appeared angry on several occasions with his players' performance and demanded they raise their level of focus and intensity on the pitch.


Despite the final score giving Real Madrid three points, it did not reflect the anxiety José Mourinho experienced on the touchline as the team appeared threatened to lose their lead in the closing minutes of the match.


The tension experienced by the Portuguese coach was evident in a dramatic moment before Espi entered the pitch, as Mourinho decided to bring on the striker in added time instead of Kylian Mbappé.


Before Espi entered the pitch, Mourinho had a tense discussion with one of his assistants, who was giving instructions to the striker about his role on the field.


Cameras captured Mourinho holding his assistant's arm and protesting against the instructions being given to Espi, in a scene that reflected the Portuguese coach's frustration with the details occurring on the bench and on the pitch.


Despite the victory, Mourinho's reactions during the match reflect that the coach is still demanding a higher level of focus and discipline from his players, especially with the challenging upcoming fixtures in the UEFA Champions League.

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