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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 35 MIN

Mourinho and Madrid Mark II: Magic or madness?

from The Athletic FC Podcast

After 13 years away, Jose Mourinho is heading back to Real Madrid but after two trophyless seasons can he return them to winning ways?Adam Leventhal is joined by Tim Spiers and Thom Harris to analyse why Madrid have turned back to Mourinho as well as the make-up of the squad he has inherited.The Athletic's Guillermo Rai also joins to explain the view from Madrid on his return as well as their work in the transfer window with Yan Diomande arriving, though Rodri has made his preference for Barcelona over Real Madrid clear.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Tim Spiers, Thom Harris and Guillermo RaiExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale and Guy ClarkeVideographer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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