José Mourinho Imposes Iron Discipline at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's new head coach, José Mourinho, is implementing strict disciplinary measures within the squad, replacing financial penalties for tardiness with more severe consequences, according to "Defensa Central."

Under the new rules, any player who fails to report on time for training risks being excluded from the main group session. Instead, they will be sent to train individually in the gym and may subsequently be left out of the squad for the upcoming match.

The Portuguese tactician has mandated that players arrive at the Valdebebas training complex one hour before the start of each session. The coaching staff will also exert stricter control over the players' recovery processes and dietary regimens.

All rehabilitation procedures following injuries will now be mandatory at the club's facilities, even if a player utilizes the services of a personal physiotherapist. Players' diets will also be entirely aligned with the recommendations of the club's specialists.

Mourinho returned to the helm of the "royal club" in the summer of 2026, with the 63-year-old coach officially presented on June 11. His contract spans three seasons, valid until June 30, 2029.

This marks the Portuguese's second stint at Real Madrid, having previously managed the team between 2010 and 2013. During that period, in the 2011/12 season, Mourinho led the team to the Spanish league title, achieving a record 100 points in the championship.