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Real Madrid are facing one of the biggest sporting crises in recent years, as they continue to search for a replacement for \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa, who was due to stay on as an ‘interim’ until the end of the season following the departure of Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n

After several rumors, the name that is constantly being thrown around the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u is that of Jose Mourinho. He has already been under his spell at Real Madrid and some fans believe his personality makes him the right person to lead what is currently a red-hot dressing room.<\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho responds to rumors about joining Real Madrid<\/h2>\n

Mourinho is currently the manager of Benfica, but several sources have spoken of a possible return to Real Madrid, where he was crowned league champions with record goals. Some people wanted to see the Portuguese in white again, but the coach was adamant.<\/p>\n

After Benfica defeated Rio Ave in La Liga, Mourinho attended a press conference and was asked about the option of returning to Real Madrid. “Real Madrid? Stop including me in your ‘melodrama’ stories,” he said.<\/p>\n

Bernab\u00e9u heckles Real Madrid players<\/h2>\n

Real Madrid fans started booing the team Vinicius was the most booed player so far<\/p>\n

the Brazilian had to concentrate even more than usual, as the Spanish fans erupted in cheers every time he touched the ball.<\/p>\n

The situation at Real Madrid is critical and Arbeloa wants to do the best for the club, but it is known that it will be a period of time while they search for a manager with the necessary experience to tame an unwieldy dressing room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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