… Why Mourinho’s return makes sense The paranoia runs in the corridors of power at the Bernabeu and will now be in the dugout with Mourinho – although, in fact, predecessor Alvaro Arbeloa has bought that vision of the world already. …
An iron fist joining a broken team: Inside Mourinho’s Real returnGhana Minute.
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Alvaro Arbeloa
Real Madrid manager facing pressure after poor results and a trophyless 2025-26 season, replaced by Jose Mourinho in May 2026.
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- May 2026
… He sacked Xabi Alonso in January after appointing him as head coach, while his replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, is unlikely to be retained. …
Real Madrid president Perez calls for elections… He would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who only took charge in January following Xabi Alonso’s departure. …
Mourinho in final negotiations to become Real Madrid bossAlvaro Arbeloa offered no sugar-coating after Real Madrid’s stormy season culminated with Barcelona celebrating the La Liga title in front of them, saying the club understood the fury of supporters after Sunday’s 2-0 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou. …
Real Madrid must face fan anger after Barca win- Arbeloa… Under-pressure Real manager Alvaro Arbeloa could not inspire his side, with Gonzalo Garcia failing to get one of their few chances on target in the first half. …
Marcus Rashford scores as Barcelona beat Real to seal title… re is spreading rumours, and with a season without titles, where Real Madrid is always under scrutiny, everything gets blown out of proportion.” An emergency meeting was called for Thursday evening with Real president Florentino Perez and his staff, plus head coach Alvaro Arbeloa …
Valverde cut head when he ‘accidentally hit table’ in Tchouameni row… Photographs of him on a yacht emerged around the same time Real were playing Espanyol. “In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, like any other player,” head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. …
Injury row, yacht trip & petition – what’s going on with Mbappe?… ppy with the officiating in Saturday’s match, said: “This game is a good reflection of what has happened in this championship.” The Portuguese manager has been one of the names linked to the Real Madrid job in the summer if the Spanish club decide to part ways with Alvaro Arbeloa …
Mourinho’s unbeaten Benfica miss out on title… ppy with the officiating in Saturday’s match, said: “This game is a good reflection of what has happened in this championship.” The Portuguese manager has been one of the names linked to the Real Madrid job in the summer if the Spanish club decide to part ways with Alvaro Arbeloa …
Mourinho’s Benfica still unbeaten – but miss out on title- April 2026
With Real Madrid out of the Champions League and now sitting closer to third-place Villarreal than La Liga leaders Barcelona, the noise around manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s future is unsurprisingly increasing. …
Why Mourinho could be Real’s ‘ultimate wildcard’
Sport
Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid after 13 years
The News
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Jose Mourinho returning to Real Madrid after 13 years
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid president Perez calls for club elections
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held a tense press conference calling for elections, insisting he will stand again despite a trophyless season and Barcelona's back-to-back La Liga titles. The 79-year-old, in office since 2009, rejected suggestions he is too tired for the role and challenged critics to contest the election openly rather than through anonymous briefings.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Mourinho in final talks to return as Real Madrid coach
Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the club. The 63-year-old is the only candidate Real Madrid are currently in talks with for the role, which would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid faces fan anger after Barcelona clinches La Liga title
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledged supporter frustration after Barcelona won the La Liga title following a 2-0 Clasico defeat at Camp Nou, condemning Madrid to a trophyless campaign that included a Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 10 May
Barcelona win La Liga title as Rashford scores against Real Madrid
Marcus Rashford scored a free-kick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to clinch their 29th La Liga title with three games remaining. Barcelona have won back-to-back La Liga titles and lead Real Madrid by 14 points after an 11-game winning run.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Valverde injured in dressing room row with Tchouameni
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde sustained a head injury during a dressing room argument with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni and will miss Sunday's match against Barcelona. Valverde denied the pair came to blows, saying he accidentally hit a table, and the club has opened disciplinary proceedings against both players.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Mbappe's yacht trip sparks fan backlash and "Mbappe out" petition
Kylian Mbappe's holiday to Sardinia during his injury recovery has angered Real Madrid fans despite club approval, fuelling an online petition calling for his departure as frustration grows over his difficult second season at the club.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Mourinho's unbeaten Benfica loses title to Porto despite no defeats
Jose Mourinho's Benfica could complete an invincible season without a league loss but will not win Portugal's top-flight title, as Porto have already clinched the championship with a nine-point lead after 32 games. Benfica's 10 draws have cost them despite their unbeaten record, and they could finish outside the top two if Sporting overtake them with a game in hand.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mourinho's unbeaten Benfica misses Portugal title to Porto
Jose Mourinho's Benfica remain unbeaten with two games left but cannot win the Portuguese league title after Porto moved nine points clear. Despite a potential invincible season, Benfica's 10 draws have cost them the championship, a fate that last occurred to the club in 1977–78.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
Real Madrid considers Mourinho as potential manager replacement
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →