The Portuguese manager discussed his feelings about his second spell at Real Madrid during an interview on the "Onda Cero" program.

José Mourinho held his first media appearance as Real Madrid manager. Journalist Josep Pedrerol interviewed the Portuguese coach on Onda Cero, discussing his return to the White club, his expectations for this new journey, and everything about taking on one of the most demanding managerial positions in the world.

He didn't arrive with a list of promises or guaranteed objectives. Mourinho preferred to speak about feelings, responsibility, and dreams. He summarized his arrival in a single sentence: "I came with everything I have." The Portuguese manager then explained in detail what managing Real Madrid means to him. "I came with the love that Real Madrid inspires in me, with the responsibility that Real Madrid demands, with the enthusiasm of a child who still hasn't achieved anything... I came with everything, absolutely everything. Not with promises and such things... like in the past 20 years... I don't talk about those stories. If you ask me if I have dreams... I have dreams," he began.

Has Mourinho changed? The answer came directly from him. The Portuguese manager acknowledged undergoing profound changes both personally and professionally, but he hasn't abandoned what he considers his essence. "I've changed a lot. I want to say my DNA remains the same. That's clear. I can't pretend to be someone I'm not... I've matured a lot. Externally, I'm calmer, less emotional," he said.

A young player's strong kick... and his black eye

Mourinho discussed evolution and lessons learned from mistakes over the years. He hasn't rejected the past, nor does he believe regret is a way forward. "As always, learning from mistakes... but this isn't about regretting this or that, because I feel that regretting things that have already happened in life doesn't help at all."

For the Portuguese manager, experience is one of the most important tools a coach can have. "Learning from experience, yes. In this coaching job, I think... the more experience you have... the more 'déjà vu' situations you encounter... the higher your level." Then another, more anecdotal but unavoidable topic came up during the interview: the scar on his face. Mourinho dismissed outside speculation with humor and explained its true origin. "No, it wasn't a fight. A kid from Castilla, called La Costa, kicked me. He kicked me and I was wearing glasses, so it hit me." He added with a laugh: "But that's not why he didn't make the squad for the last game."

The dressing room and common sense

Mourinho arrived at a dressing room full of winning spirit. "I found a dressing room with an intense hunger for victory, and winning is the definition of the end result of work," he said. He also highlighted the openness of the players: "This dressing room accepts common sense." He even admitted he hasn't shown his harshest side yet: "They've protected me and haven't given me the opportunity to show my other side."

He was also clear about what he demands from his players. "Behavior must be irreproachable." For Mourinho, his basic requirements aren't impositions but common sense: punctuality, proper nutrition, and going to the gym to prevent injuries. "Everything I ask of them is common sense," he began. "All the basic principles I ask them to follow are debatable. Telling them to arrive an hour before training, not five minutes before, is common sense. This is modern football. Being punctual, having nutrition controlled by a nutritionist, going to the gym every day to prevent injuries... that's good for them. That's good for us. Everything I ask of them is common sense."

His first spell at Real Madrid

Mourinho also reflected on his first spell as Real Madrid manager, explaining what has changed over the years. "I don't know. Whether it's because of these changes or because of the responsibility I have toward Real Madrid, that matters to me." The Portuguese manager made clear his genuine enthusiasm for this new opportunity: "I like working at Real Madrid. I really like working at Real Madrid." His personal life has also changed. During his first spell, his children were young and he lived with his wife. Now his children are grown, live in London, and his daily routines are different. "Now they're 29 and 26, living in London. My wife spends more time with the kids." Because of this, the Valdebebas training ground has become a more central part of his work life: "I leave here at 6 or 7 in the morning. It's comfortable being here."

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