Jose Mourinho has warned his Real Madrid squad that their preseason honeymoon period is over, insisting that "the real work" begins next week as the La Liga season approaches. The Portuguese tactician watched his side secure a narrow victory in their penultimate friendly, but he was quick to shift focus toward the competitive challenges that lie ahead.
Arsenal came remarkably close to pulling off one of the most stunning transfers in Premier League history before Vinicius Junior ultimately decided to commit his long-term future to Real Madrid. The Brazilian superstar was reportedly very interested in the project being built at the Emirates Stadium under Mikel Arteta, leaving the Spanish giants in a vulnerable position for months.
