Jose Mourinho reveals how Real Madrid youngster gave him a black eye: ‘Hit me with a ball’

Jose Mourinho led Real Madrid in an unexpected pre-season game against Schalke, drawing attention to his noticeable black eye. The injury, which became one of the match's talking points, was revealed by Mourinho himself during an interview. He explained that a young Real Madrid player, La Costa, had unintentionally struck him with a ball while he was wearing glasses, causing the bruising.

Mourinho downplayed the incident, jokingly mentioning a possible altercation between other players, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The match provided an opportunity for new signings, such as Ibrahima Konate, Yan Diomande, and Marc Cucurella, to make their first appearances in a Real Madrid jersey. Established players, including Thibaut Courtois, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe, also showcased their fitness as the team prepared for the upcoming competitive season.