In The Fullness of Time | Oct 23, 2026

Writing for Managing Madrid, Kung_Fu_Zizou analyzes José Mourinho's leadership during his return to Real Madrid ahead of an upcoming El Clásico fixture. The writer argues that Mourinho has laid an important foundation by winning over senior squad leaders, including Vinícius Júnior, Fede Valverde, and Thibaut Courtois, which strengthens the manager's dressing room authority.

The piece highlights Mourinho's upcoming tactical challenge of integrating Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé into a cohesive collective structure without stifling their attacking brilliance. The author also assesses young talent Yan Diomande's development, praises Valverde's leadership traits, and notes that the impending Clásico will properly test Mourinho's tactical decisions.