
Former Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has emerged as a top candidate to replace Álvaro Arbeloa at season’s end, and the return of “the Special One” could have widespread consequences—both good and bad—on the current crop of players at the Bernabéu.
After another season without winning a major trophy, Los Blancos are in desperate need of a culture shift. Despite having some of the best players in the sport wearing white, the club is at a low point, one only the right character on the touchline can get them past.