Real Madrid’s season has taken another dramatic turn as Kylian Mbappé sent social media into a frenzy by “liking” an Instagram post linking José Mourinho with a return to the Santiago Bernabéu.

The post, shared by the popular football account Score 90, features a side-by-side comparison of Mourinho’s iconic 2012 squad—including Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Özil—next to a hypothetical 2026 lineup featuring Mbappé and Arda Güler. Mbappé’s public interaction with the post comes at a sensitive time for the club, as pressure mounts on current manager Álvaro Arbeloa.

Real Madrid’s Managerial Uncertainty

Real Madrid is currently enduring a difficult 2025–26 campaign. Despite Mbappé’s impressive form netting 41 goals across all competitions the club sits nine points behind Barcelona in La Liga and recently suffered a disappointing exit in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

With former manager Carlo Ancelotti now leading the Brazilian national team, the Madrid hierarchy is reportedly considering a “heavyweight” appointment to restore order to a star-studded locker room.

Could “The Special One” Return?

José Mourinho, currently at Benfica, has recently fueled speculation by refusing to guarantee his stay in Lisbon for the 2026–27 season. Reports suggest Florentino Pérez remains a staunch admirer of the Portuguese tactician, believing his disciplined approach is exactly what this “Galactico” era needs.
While some view Mbappé’s “like” as a mere nod to football history, others see it as a signal of the squad’s desire for a proven winner to lead them back to European glory.

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