Now they need to build commitment and confidence before the La Liga season, which for Real Madrid starts away to Espanyol next Saturday.
– Happy to have a coach who knows where he is going: Kylian Mbappé praises manager José Mourinho! The French striker spoke out on Merengue’s official website and highlighted the Portuguese. Real Madrid need the boost, because Barcelona, who have bagged the La Liga trophy for the second year in a row, are favourites with the pundits this season as well.
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After Álvaro Arbeloa took over on an interim basis when Xabi Alonso was sacked, Real Madrid are now ready for a new season – and with it the return of José Mourinho as head coach. The Portuguese has already received the support of one of the squad’s most important players: Kylian Mbappé.
“The players are happy to have a coach who knows where he wants to go. I think it’s positive for us,” the French striker told the club’s official channel.
“It’s very positive to have a coach like him – someone who knows how to win, and who can show the way to victory,” he added.
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Real Madrid’s debut in La Liga this season will have to wait until Saturday 22 August, when they face Espanyol away in Barcelona in the second round of the league. After a titleless season, they now hope to return to winning ways.
“I think we have to win, and that we will take titles this year. I’m sure we’ll win again. That’s what we want, and it’s going to happen – because I feel that the squad is looking forward to it. We will be focused all year round to please the madridistas. I think there’s nothing more important than winning trophies with the team and feeling the joy from the fans,” Mbappé concluded.
