Mourinho's Blacklist at Real Madrid

The return of the Portuguese coach is going to bring difficult decisions that will generate controversy.

Héctor Andreu | 19 May 2026 | 15.54
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Mourinho returns to Real Madrid to make tough decisions / Planet Real Madrid
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid to make tough decisions / Planet Real Madrid

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José Mourinho finds himself back in the center of Real Madrid's project, with a mission as clear as it is delicate: to shake up a squad that needs decisive decisions.

The Portuguese coach is seen as Florentino Pérez's bet to regain authority, competitive hunger, and a level of demand that the team seems to have lost during the season. Real Madrid is experiencing a closing phase marked by uncertainties, individual names, and an uncomfortable feeling: several players no longer appear untouchable.

LaLiga has left clear signs. The team needs new energy, less complacency, and a coach willing to boldly point out those who do not deliver.

José Mourinho and Florentino Pérez's tough plan

Mourinho would not return to Real Madrid to manage silences or protect hierarchies. His comeback would come with a clear condition: the freedom to decide. Florentino Pérez understands that the group needs a shake-up. It's not just about signing new players but also about opening the door to painful departures.

This review involves Andriy Lunin, Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes, and Franco Mastantuono, very different names but all under scrutiny. José Mourinho's idea is to assess commitment, performance, and character. Those who don't measure up in this examination will find it very difficult to stay.

Real Madrid does not want to repeat mistakes. LaLiga demands consistency, intensity, and mentally prepared players to compete week in, week out without excuses. Lunin's case hints at a complex sporting situation. The goalkeeper wants to play, but the club needs clarity in a very sensitive position.

Meanwhile, Mendy has long been plagued by physical and contractual doubts. His continuity will depend on the new defensive outline that Mourinho designs.

Mourinho comes with a blacklist

Real Madrid: a blacklist with several heavyweights

Mourinho would also closely monitor Eduardo Camavinga, a highly talented player who has not always found consistency or a stable position. The Frenchman has value, youth, and a market. Therefore, Real Madrid might consider significant offers.

Rodrygo Goes would be another sensitive case. His quality is undisputed, but his real impact in big games has sparked internal debate. In LaLiga, the Brazilian has alternated between brilliant nights and overly discreet spells. Mourinho wants consistent players, not just flashes of talent.

The most thorny case is Franco Mastantuono. The Argentine cost 60 million euros, and his first season apparently did not convince anyone. Florentino Pérez made a strong bet on him, but Real Madrid is beginning to question whether a loan, more patience, or an unexpected sale may be necessary.

LaLiga as a test for the new white era

José Mourinho knows better than anyone the pressure of the Santiago Bernabéu. In his previous era, he won titles but also raised the competitive bar. Now the context is different. Real Madrid needs to rebuild from within, and LaLiga will be the first thermometer for the new project.

Florentino Pérez wants a fiercer team, less complacent, capable of regaining competitiveness from August, without waiting for big clashes. Therefore, the market will not only be about arrivals. Departures may be even more crucial in defining the team's identity.

José Mourinho returns to the spotlight with a clear idea: Real Madrid must clean up, demand, and rekindle the competitive fire from day one.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La lista negra de Mourinho en el Real Madrid

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