I think looking at these signings, itโs easier to point out what Mourinho is trying to do. The signings are defensive-minded, and if you have two of the best attackers in the world, itโs probably better to let them focus more on scoring than defending. Itโs also how he was able to achieve 121 goals in a season with the likes of Ronaldo.
What made that team so devastating wasnโt just the attack, it was the balance. The defensive structure behind them allowed the forwards to stay high, attack space quickly, and conserve energy for decisive moments. Looking at players like Dumfries, Konatรฉ and Cucurella, there seems to be a clear emphasis on athleticism, defensive security, recovery pace and winning duels.
If Mourinho is indeed building along those lines, the idea could be simple, create a team that is harder to play through, wins the ball back faster, and then releases its world-class attackers in transition. Modern football is obsessed with possession, but Mourinho has always valued control through organisation, compactness and efficiency.
The speed of these deals also suggests the club has a very clear profile of player it wants. Rather than signing stars for the sake of it, they appear to be targeting players that fit a specific tactical identity. If that continues, Madrid could become one of the most physically dominant and defensively solid teams in Europe while still having enough firepower to outscore anyone. Good times ahead honestly.