La Liga: Real Madrid key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season
- The last time Real Madrid went two consecutive seasons without a major trophy (2008-2010), they eschewed Galacticos and brought in Jose Mourinho who built the team from the back.
- So after the last two trophyless seasons, they brought Mourinho back.
- The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.
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- The last time Real Madrid went two consecutive seasons without a major trophy (2008-2010), they eschewed Galacticos and brought in Jose Mourinho who built the team from the back.
- So after the last two trophyless seasons, they brought Mourinho back.
- The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.
Sources: Al Jazeera