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Real Madrid: José Mourinho has lost control of his locker room!

After three weeks of international break, the return to business promises to be particularly eventful for Real Madrid. Indeed, the

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:46 AM
Real Madrid: José Mourinho has lost control of his locker room!
Key Things to Know
  • Reports claim José Mourinho has struggled to resolve internal tensions within the Real Madrid locker room.
  • Journalist Antón Meana reported that the dressing room atmosphere remains as cold as it was five months ago.
  • Kylian Mbappé resumed collective training following an injury and could feature against Villarreal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Reports in Spain claim José Mourinho is struggling to manage a divided Real Madrid locker room five months into his tenure. According to journalist Antón Meana on Cadena SER's El Larguero, the atmosphere among the squad remains cold, with lingering internal tensions persisting despite the Portuguese manager's arrival during the summer.

The reported friction comes ahead of crucial Champions League fixtures and an upcoming Clasico against FC Barcelona. Meana also noted that Kylian Mbappé has returned to full collective training following an injury and could start against Villarreal, amid internal discussions regarding his integration.

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