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Mourinho Returns: Real Madrid Friendly vs. Leganés
28 Jul
Summary
- Mourinho begins second Real Madrid tenure with a friendly.
- The match is against second-tier side Leganés.
- Access to the game is highly restricted, with no broadcasters.

José Mourinho has commenced his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leganés on Tuesday, July 28. This training-ground match is part of Real Madrid's subtle preseason preparations, with many World Cup participants not yet available. The "special one" aims to replicate his past success in guiding Madrid back to domestic and European glory.
The friendly against the second-tier side is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. GMT from Valdebebas, Spain, at the Ciudad Real Madrid Florentino Pérez stadium. Media access has been significantly limited by Real Madrid, with no broadcasters listed for live coverage. Updates are expected to be available through Real Madrid's official X account, and a highlights package might be provided by RM Play.