Mourinho says he lives with two Real Madrid players after Espanyol win to start LaLiga
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says he lives with two players at the Valdebebas training ground in Madrid—Carlos Espi and Marc Cucurella—sharing breakfast daily. Speaking after their 2-1 win over Espanyol to open the LaLiga campaign, he praises Espi who scored the winner off the bench following Jude Bellingham's opener and Alex Calatrava's equaliser.
This insight into team bonding matters for Nigerian LaLiga fans as Madrid begins their title defence. Mourinho's emphasis on needing "all players, not just 13 or 14" highlights squad unity, with Bellingham's early goal and Espi's late winner showing how individual contributions fit into collective effort. Such behind-the-scenes details offer fans perspective on how top clubs build cohesion ahead of a demanding season.
What do you think—does this level of player-manager closeness genuinely boost on-field performance, or is it mainly motivational talk? With Espi proving vital off the bench, how might Madrid's squad depth influence their title charge this LaLiga campaign?