José Mourinho’s Bernabéu homecoming ended in triumph, as Madrid swept aside Real Sociedad in midweek to continue a perfect start to the new La Liga season.
And yet, the pure numbers mask some underlying doubts. Madrid needed a late winner from new boy Carlos Espí to get past Espanyol in their season opener, while boos and whistles rang out at the Bernabéu on Mourinho’s return with the scores level at half-time.
