Mourinho says yes, now it's up to June 7
Jose Mourinho has agreed a three-year contract to return to Real Madrid, with only the club's presidential election on June 7 standing between him and the Bernabéu dugout (5). Florentino Perez is expected to run and a win would greenlight the Portuguese coach's comeback. For fans who remember the 2011-12 title season and those three straight Champions League semi-finals, this is seismic. The deal is reportedly done on Mourinho's side, the waiting game now begins.
Castilla take control in promotion playoff
Real Madrid Castilla beat Sabadell 2–0 at Valdebebas in the first leg of their promotion playoff semi-final (3). Pol Fortuny opened the scoring in the 71st minute before César Palacios doubled the lead eight minutes later. Raúl's side now carry a commanding advantage into the second leg, one step closer to dragging the reserves into the Segunda División.
Juventus circling Camavinga
Juventus are exploring a loan move for Eduardo Camavinga, with the Serie A side looking to strengthen their midfield for next season (2). No formal offer has been tabled yet, but the Italian club's interest is genuine. Camavinga remains under contract at Madrid and any decision would likely wait until the managerial situation is fully resolved.
Nico Paz twist: Mourinho vs Fàbregas
A potential Mourinho return is already stirring the transfer pot. Reports from Italy claim the incoming coach wants Nico Paz back at the club, but that puts him in direct conflict with Como manager Cesc Fàbregas, who is determined to keep the young midfielder (4). Paz has flourished in Serie A and Madrid hold a buyback clause. This one could get messy.
Fan reactions
Castilla's playoff win lit up the subreddit, with fans buzzing over Pol Fortuny and César Palacios delivering the goals that put Raúl's boys within touching distance of promotion. The mood around Mourinho's potential return is more divided: some see the old fire, others worry about reliving the 2013 burnout. Check out the Castilla match thread for the full fan pulse.
