Jose Mourinho has announced that Jude Bellingham will lead the Real Madrid starting XI. He praised about Bellingham after his standout World Cup showings, where the midfielder scored and assisted goals and assists. Notably, Kylian Mbappé was excluded from the team.
Reports state that Madrid made a significant bid for the midfielder. A club official said that ex Benfica coach Sandro Carriço has joined Mourinho’s staff. Carriço once spent years with Mourinho at Benfica before departing. Mourinho revealed he keeps some sentimental keepsakes in his office, including a photo of his first league title.