Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid in July, but multiple reports say the squad is not yet at the level needed to challenge for the La Liga title. The focus is on problems Mourinho is working to address as the season progresses.

The coverage highlights that Real have work to do across aspects of performance, suggesting results and overall consistency have not fully matched the expectations attached to a title push. While the outlets agree on the general theme that improvements are still required, they emphasize different facets of what needs fixing and how quickly change can be implemented so the team can compete at the top end of the league.

Overall, the articles present an early-season assessment: Mourinho is in place, but the margin for error in La Liga is small, and Real’s trajectory will be closely monitored. The underlying angle is that the timeline between a manager’s return and immediate league contention is tight, making progress a central storyline for fans and observers.