Real Madrid’s preseason is officially underway, and so is the hype around their new manager. Netflix just dropped the trailer for a three-part documentary on Jose Mourinho, and the timing couldn’t be more deliberate. The series premieres August 11, right as Mourinho gets back to work at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time since 2013.
The doc is called simply “Mourinho.” It’s split into three episodes that trace the Portuguese manager’s career from his early successes to his most controversial moments. The trailer gives a taste of what’s inside: clips of Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo, trophy room tours, and plenty of Mourinho being Mourinho. At one point he says, “You don’t make a documentary about a bloke who doesn’t win anything.” Hard to argue with that.
What’s in the Series
Netflix hasn’t released a full episode breakdown yet, but the trailer suggests the doc covers the big milestones — the Champions League wins with Porto and Inter Milan, the three La Liga titles, the Premier League success at Chelsea. There’s also personal stuff, like behind-the-scenes footage from his time at various clubs and interviews with players who worked under him.
The documentary comes at a moment when Mourinho is back in the spotlight. He returned to Real Madrid this summer to start a second stint, more than a decade after his first one ended on rocky terms. The club officially began training at Valdebebas today, though only a skeleton crew showed up because many senior internationals are still at the World Cup or recovering from it.
Among the first-team players present were Andriy Lunin, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga, Gonzalo Garcia, and Franco Mastantuono. Meanwhile, Eder Militao, Rodrygo Goes, and Ferland Mendy were also there — still working through their respective injury recoveries.
Mourinho’s Return and What It Means
Real Madrid fans have mixed feelings about Mourinho coming back. His first spell delivered a league title and some iconic moments, but it ended with a fractured dressing room and his exit in 2013. Now he’s walking into a different situation. The squad is younger, the league is more competitive, and the expectations are the same as always: win everything.
The documentary won’t hurt his image. If anything, it’s a well-timed reminder of what he’s capable of. The man knows how to build a narrative, and Netflix just handed him a platform.
For now, Mourinho’s focus is on the pitch. Real Madrid’s preseason schedule hasn’t been finalized yet, but the club will likely play a few friendlies before the competitive season starts in August. The documentary drops right in the middle of that buildup, which means fans will be getting a double dose of Mourinho — one on the training ground, one on their TV screens.
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