Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho caused a minor stir during the friendly against Schalke by appearing with a noticeable bruise under his eye. This unexpected sight sparked curiosity among journalists and fans alike. The Portuguese manager later clarified the cause of his injury, explaining that it occurred during training.
“During training, the ball hit me in the face. If I hadn’t been wearing glasses, probably nothing would have happened. It could have been worse,” Mourinho told COPE journalist Aranka Rodriguez.
Real Madrid wrapped up their preseason preparations with a confident 3-0 victory over Schalke. The goals came from forwards Kylian Mbappé and Carlos Espe, as well as defender Dean Heisen. This match served as the team’s final tune-up before the official season opener, which is scheduled for August 22 against Espanyol.
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