José Mourinho caught attention this Sunday (16) for a reason that went beyond Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Schalke 04. The coach appeared at the Veltins-Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with a black eye, an image that quickly provoked comments and speculation on social media.
Mourinho appears with a black eye at a Real Madrid game; know the reason
José Mourinho caught attention this Sunday (16) for a reason that went beyond Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Schalke 04. The coach appeared at the Veltins-Arena, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with a black eye, an image that quickly provoked...
According to the newspaper AS, Mourinho suffered an accident during Real Madrid training the day before the match. A ball hit the coach's face while he was wearing glasses, which broke on impact and caused the injury.
- The information was also reported by journalist Arancha Rodríguez, from Cadena COPE.
- According to her, the impact occurred during a team activity and could have caused greater consequences.
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Hours later, the Spanish press clarified what had happened. According to the newspaper AS, Mourinho suffered an accident during Real Madrid training the day before the match. A ball hit the coach's face while he was wearing glasses, which broke on impact and caused the injury.
The information was also reported by journalist Arancha Rodríguez, from Cadena COPE. According to her, the impact occurred during a team activity and could have caused greater consequences. Despite the appearance of the injury, the problem is not considered serious.
Mourinho normally commanded Real Madrid during the friendly and showed no limitations due to the injury.
Real Madrid ends pre-season undefeatedOn the field, the Spanish team finished their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a convincing victory.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the sixth minute, taking advantage of a mistake in Schalke 04's ball. Dean Huijsen doubled the score in the 20th minute, heading in a corner kick from Arda Güler. In the second half, Carlos Espí scored the third and closed the score.
With the result, Real Madrid ended the pre-season with three wins and a draw, without defeats in the four friendlies played. The clash in Germany was the last test before the start of official matches.
After the game, Mourinho made a positive assessment of the team's evolution and stated that the tactical concepts were beginning to be assimilated by the squad.
"Tactically, the ideas come little by little. The players have superior quality, incredible quality. We are working very well as a team, with the ball and without the ball", stated the coach.
Real Madrid's next commitment will be in LaLiga. The team debuts in the Spanish championship on Saturday (22), against Espanyol, at the RCDE Stadium.
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