August 27, 03:00, La Liga Round 1, Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad. After the match, Roncero and Antonio Romero discussed Real Madrid's performance on the Cadena SER program.

Antonio Romero: "The first half wasn't good. Real Madrid played like a third-tier team, and whenever they lost the ball, they were in trouble. In the second half, Real Sociedad ran out of steam, and Real Madrid's attacking players performed excellently. The final score is completely deserved. I don't know if Mbappé helped Mourinho solve a problem, but the Bernabéu today didn't want to see another boring match. On this August evening, what they wanted was entertainment."

Roncero: "Real Madrid only used half their strength, and Mourinho's philosophy is still in its early stages. Today, they scored 4 goals against Real Sociedad. I think this is an excellent start, proving that things are changing for the better. At halftime, everything felt like 'yesterday once more'—the team played without inspiration and lacked vertical penetration—but the second half revealed their true potential. With a little more time, Mourinho's influence will be evident not only in their commitment but also in the quality of their play. Real Madrid have scored 6 goals in two matches while only showing part of their strength. I'm not saying we'll match Mourinho's goal record (Note: 121 goals in La Liga in the 2011-12 season), but with an Mbappé like this, anything is possible."

Has Mourinho already left his mark?

Roncero said that he has already begun to see the Portuguese coach's influence on the team: "I saw a sense of collective commitment. I genuinely felt that everyone had a sense of collective responsibility that they didn't have last year. Back then, they all played their own game, but now I see efforts to cover spaces and help each other." Roncero, deputy editor of AS, also explained that Mourinho "is not here to say 'the party's over,'" because "he also knows, as in any job, that the most important thing is to maintain a good atmosphere." However, he believes "he is integrating them into his philosophy," and therefore "Real Madrid fans have every reason to be excited."

Carreras's position is threatened by Cucurella

Antonio Romero: "I think Carreras already knows he's a substitute this season. If Cucurella didn't start today, it's because Mourinho felt he wasn't 100% fit yet. I don't think Mourinho lost his temper in the dressing room, but he made adjustments, replacing his starting left-back—and this player is still one of the two best left-backs in the world. Real Madrid only used part of their strength today, and at this level, they are good enough to win 90% of their league matches because they have such strong firepower on the bench. Once they develop a better understanding, they will become a formidable team."

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