Real Madrid

The start to La Liga draws near and Real Madrid fans are anxious to see Mourinho’s side play in an official competition. Mourinho his views and ideas for the upcoming season with Marca .

"My intention is to define the game’s mentality in every match. They have to follow a specific path and I want to start establishing the way they have to play, but there's no rush. I am sure the players will make progress during the season. Now that I have coached Real Madrid for three months I can honestly say the squad is happy and knows what it has to do."

"This is how we work: I stop and ask something, a player answers and speaks with another team-mate. I then also observe other players talking, so I stop and listen. This kind of situation is the one I like the most because this is the best way to notice mistakes. I have always been a coach who wants to motivate his team from the very start."

"The quality of the players, together with their motivation and commitment, makes me think that they are going to play as a real team. The goal is to play well and win. It is essential to have a game structure with more powerful positioning. I am sure the team will achieve this, but not all of a sudden. I am only a hard working coach. I cannot work miracles."

"I have noticed that when teams play against Real Madrid they feel pressured and nervous. There is little time, and not much patience, to achieve the season goals at Real Madrid. The team has to start the Champions League with confidence. We will play to reach the next round as group leaders."

"Real Madrid's President has made a great effort to build the squad. He has given me all I need to work properly. There will hopefully be many positive results this season."

"Raul loves football, he wants to play with Schalke 04 for two years and I am happy for him. He could even be my successor as coach, although he is very welcome to become my assistant coach any time he wants."