Mourinho's Madrid return ends in late 90th-minute winner

The old master returns, but needs a stoppage-time goal to seal victory on his first game back.

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What happened. José Mourinho marked his return as Real Madrid manager with a 1-0 win at Espanyol, secured by a 90th-minute goal from a 21-year-old.

• Mourinho stayed calm while bench celebrated wildly.
• He pulled captain Fede Valverde aside for a word.
• New signing Yan Diomande was introduced but didn't score.

Mourinho faces the challenge of fitting Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham together.

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