In a pre-season friendly that concluded on July 29 Beijing time, Real Madrid beat Leganés 4-1, marking a successful start for Mourinho's return.

Although several core players like Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham have not yet returned, Mourinho still deployed the strongest lineup available for this match.
The goalkeeper was Lunin, and the defensive line from left to right consisted of Carreras, Heysen, Raúl Asencio, and Alexander-Arnold; the three midfielders were Güler, Valverde, and Camavinga, while the forward line featured Mastantuono, Gonzalo García, and Alexis Sierra.
In the 22nd minute, Güler sent a through ball from the edge of the box, and Valverde, the Uruguayan captain worth 90 million euros, made a run and scored with a low shot, giving Real Madrid the lead.
In the 25th minute, Alexander-Arnold delivered a precise long ball, and Gonzalo slotted home a one-on-one chance, extending Real Madrid's lead to 2-0.
In the 36th minute, Naim García cut inside and curled the ball into the top corner, pulling one back for Leganés. After the half-time break, Real Madrid officially announced that the second half would be played behind closed doors without a live broadcast.
In the 58th minute, Mastantuono scored another goal for Real Madrid. In the 60th minute, Rubén Pulido scored an own goal, sealing the victory for Real Madrid. Ultimately, Real Madrid secured a resounding victory.
On August 2 at 00:00 (Beijing time), Real Madrid will face their second pre-season friendly against Serie A powerhouse Fiorentina.