Mourinho's Real Madrid rebuild hits early turbulence

Seven league games into his second spell, Mourinho is already facing familiar tensions at the Bernabeu.

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What happened. Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid in July on a three-year deal, tasked with restoring stability after two trophyless seasons. Seven league matches into his second spell, a derby defeat by Atletico Madrid has left supporters questioning the team's consistency and his approach.

• Madrid sit seven league games into Mourinho's second spell
• Defeat by Atletico Madrid sparked questions over consistency
• A three-week international break precedes Villarreal at home and a trip to Barcelona

Madrid host Villarreal on 10 October before travelling to Barcelona two weeks later in a run that could define Mourinho's second spell.

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