Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid against a resurgent Espanyol

Portuguese manager José Mourinho is returning to the bench of Real Madrid for his second stint, exactly 13 years after his tumultuous departure from the club. The debut takes place on a Saturday at the RCD Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, where Real Madrid faces an Espanyol side described as being in strong, launching form.

The fixture marks the official resumption of Mourinho's tenure at the Spanish club, drawing significant attention due to the historical context of his prior exit and his immediate challenge against a competitive Espanyol team.