AS journalist Frédéric Hermel has written an article expressing his conviction that the combination of Mourinho and Mbappé will be the cornerstone of Real Madrid’s future success.

It is often said that a coach needs a confidant on the field to communicate their tactical ideas and decisions. All signs suggest that José Mourinho found that person at the start of his second spell at Real Madrid—and that person is Kylian Mbappé.

This pairing was not initially favored, as the clash of two such strong personalities could lead to unsatisfactory results or even a tense relationship. Furthermore, the Portuguese coach returned with the aura of his first tenure at Real Madrid, deeply beloved by many fans, while the French forward had already moved beyond the stage of integrating into the team, having won the La Liga top scorer award twice in his two seasons in Spain. This meant that both were fully qualified to be the team's standard-bearer.

Let's also not forget that "the Special One" always likes to temper the egos of star players whenever he joins a new team, and my compatriot Mbappé has always asserted his central role while respecting authority. Therefore, the pleasant and likely fruitful collaboration between Mourinho and Mbappé is a small surprise and welcome news that Real Madrid fans should applaud. Is this chemistry? Undoubtedly, to some extent, as interpersonal relationships often are, but I believe it primarily stems from intelligence. This is a shared talent of both, and they both know how to fully deploy it. Their interests are aligned, and I am convinced that this combination is the cornerstone of Real Madrid's future success.

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