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

Antonio Romero: "The first half wasn't good; Real Madrid played like a third-division team, creating the impression that when they lost possession, they ran into trouble. In the second half, Real Sociedad lacked fitness, and Real Madrid's attacking players played very well. The scoreline is completely fair. I don't know if Mbappé will help Mourinho solve any problems, but the Bernabéu today doesn't want to watch another boring match. On a day like this in August, what they want is entertainment."

Roncero: "Real Madrid only used half their power, and Mourinho's philosophy is still in an initial testing phase, but they scored 4 goals against Real Sociedad today. I think this is a strong debut statement, showing that things are changing for the better. At halftime, everything felt like 'yesterday coming back,' the team played dully, lacked directness, but the second half showed their true potential. With a bit more patience, Mourinho's mark will be seen not just in commitment but in the quality of play. Real Madrid has scored 6 goals in two matches while using only part of their power. I'm not saying we'll challenge Mourinho's goal-scoring record (note: 121 goals for Real Madrid in La Liga in the 2011-12 season), but with an Mbappé like this, anything is possible."

Is Mourinho's mark already showing?

Roncero said he's really starting to see the Portuguese coach's influence changing the team: "I see a spirit of collective commitment. I really feel that everyone has a sense of collective responsibility that they didn't have last year. Back then, they all played for themselves; now I see efforts to cover gaps in defense and help each other." Roncero, deputy editor of AS, also explained that Mourinho "isn't here to say 'the party is over,'" because "he also knows, like in work, that maintaining a good atmosphere is what matters most." But he believes "he's bringing them into his philosophy," and therefore "Real Madrid fans have reason to be excited."

Carreras's position threatened by Cucurella

Antonio Romero: "I think Carreras already knows he's the backup left-back this season. If Cucurella didn't start today, it's because Mourinho thinks he hasn't reached 100% fitness. I don't think Mourinho lost his cool in the dressing room, but he did make a change and replaced his starting left-back — who is also one of the two best left-backs in the world. Real Madrid today only used part of their power, and the fact is at this level, they have enough to win 90% of La Liga matches, because the firepower on the bench is too strong... Once they find their rhythm together, they'll be a formidable team."

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