Mourinho jokes with reporter ahead of Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
The coach joked with a reporter at a press conference before Real Madrid's match with Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Jose Mourinho arrived at the Real Madrid press room in high spirits on August 25, 2026, as he previewed the club's match against Real Sociedad scheduled for the following day at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Lighthearted moment with a reporter
After the formal remarks, Mourinho paused at the door when he spotted a reporter named Kope and pointed him out to colleagues with a grin. Mourinho told the room: "There, that's him. He has contacts at the club," and the journalist replied that he had "numerous contacts."
Smiling, Mourinho continued the exchange with a mock warning aimed at Kope: "You have many of them? You speak well, but if you say something bad about me, there will be trouble. Be careful," while making a playful gesture with his fists. The tone was clearly joking and the coach left the conference in good humor.
Mourinho has repeatedly stressed this season that he expects trophies from all fronts and has worked to build unity inside a strong squad. His relaxed interaction with the media on Monday added to a perception of calm around the camp ahead of the Sociedad game.
The Portuguese manager is known for using humor to defuse pressure in intense moments, but he also recognizes that the atmosphere in a major club can shift rapidly from week to week. Every public appearance, he has said, is an opportunity to project confidence.
Real Madrid face Real Sociedad tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabéu; Mourinho and his players will hope the good mood carries over onto the pitch.
Photo: press material from the event
