“Iron Fist” returns… Why has Mourinho become the last refuge of “Real”?

Real Madrid are going through one of their most difficult periods in the modern era, with rumors of coach Alvaro Arbeloa being sacked at the end of the current season now only a matter of time.

After hopes were pinned on the young Spaniard’s ability to maintain a legacy of success, the ambitions of management and fans collided with the harsh reality of a scrappy season on the horizon, with Spain losing the Super Cup and exiting the cup, apart from a Champions League bye.

At the moment, Real have nothing left on the competitive level except for the La Liga title, the loss of which is now a matter of time and could be decided against arch-rivals Barcelona in the next El Clasico.

This technical collapse was no accident, but a natural result of the loss of identity and control that has hit the team in recent months, making a return to current Benfica coach Jose Mourinho’s version an urgent public and administrative demand.