DAILY THREAD | Aug 2, 2026

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KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 01: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks with Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid during the pre-season friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina at Woerthersee Stadion on August 01, 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Mourinho is not happy.​

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho blasted his Real Madrid players and revealed why he angrily left the stadium without shaking hands with anyone after their pre-season draw against Fiorentina.

️ Mourinho: “This isn’t the Real Madrid I saw out there today. We were totally rubbish.… pic.twitter.com/KO4tDz6dXQ

— SIR1️ (@sa10nee) August 1, 2026

Podcast at the final whistle: @LucasNavarreteM and I react to Real Madrid's 2-2 draw vs Fiorentina including: Trent / DD combo, Ciria, Endrick, Camavinga, CBs, and more.

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— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) August 1, 2026

There is a lot to like in possession in the attacking half from Real Madrid: off-ball movements, depth attack to stretch Fiorentina, good interpretation of space on the flanks or in the center. Most importantly, the counterpress is effective and that's thanks to the distances…

— ACHRAF (@LamdarhriAchraf) August 1, 2026

He should be going nowhere.​

Endrick: Touch to set himself up + finish was great. Incredible strength carrying the ball in transition. I'll tell you one thing that impresses me about him: he gives a crap. I mean that in a very complimentary way. You never have to second guess if he's hungry or not. I've…

— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) August 1, 2026

️ MARCA COVER:

“ENDRICK ASKS FOR A PLACE IN MOURINHO’S TEAM.” pic.twitter.com/WxMh6jvPFg

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 2, 2026

Ciria makes an impression.​

Alexis Ciria vs Fiorentina

️: @kiyansopic.twitter.com/JtzNwmusTg

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) August 2, 2026

Good showing vs Fiorentina in that first 45. The group look “plugged in”. The Castilla crop not missing a beat — Ciria in particular looks like he could be impactful at senior level.

Interesting how Mourinho chose to pair up Dumfries and Trent. Dumfries high and wide but often…

— Matt (@MattW_MM) August 1, 2026

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