Real Madrid: José Mourinho reveals why he grows a beard

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho addressed questions regarding his new beard during a pre-Clásico press conference, denying that his recent facial hair is a lucky charm or superstition. Despite his team securing four consecutive victories across La Liga and the Champions League, the Portuguese manager joked about his appearance and firmly stated he is not superstitious.

Looking ahead to the upcoming match against Hansi Flick's side at Spotify Camp Nou, Mourinho expressed confidence while noting that his team remains under construction just three months into his tenure. Real Madrid bounced back from a derby loss to Atlético Madrid with wins over Villarreal, Sevilla, AS Roma, and RB Leipzig.