Jose Mourinho has denied feeling extra pressure to win the Champions League during his second time managing Real Madrid, speaking ahead of Tuesday's match against Inter Milan. The Portuguese manager previously led the club from 2010 to 2013, but did not win the European title during that period. In a recent interview, Mourinho emphasized that his current responsibilities are separate from his past with the team. "When I left in 2013, we won what we won and lost what we lost, and we gave it our all. And that was that. What I need to do now has nothing to do with the past," he said.
Real Madrid faced their first defeat of Mourinho's second tenure in La Liga on Friday, losing 1-0 to Real Betis. The club is under significant pressure to win the Champions League for the first time since 2024, after going two seasons without a major trophy. Fans and analysts are closely watching how Mourinho's return is impacting the team's performance and dynamics.
Kylian Mbappé, who recently joined Real Madrid, was asked about the relationship between himself and Vinicius Jr, as well as the overall atmosphere in the dressing room. Mbappé responded that the team's environment has not changed significantly from last year. "What does an improvement in the dressing room mean? Do you have the feeling that something wasn't right last year? No, it's the same as last year. It's true we have a different coach, but it's the same," he said. This statement suggests that Mbappé believes the team's internal dynamics remain consistent despite the change in coaching staff.
Mourinho Discusses Pressure and Real Madrid's Champions League Ambitions
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