McManaman: “Real Madrid cannot go 3 years without winning anything.”

Real Madrid is gearing up for another battle with FC Barcelona. While the Catalans have won the last two editions of La Liga and have further strengthened their squad with the arrival of Rodri, the Merengues have also been active in the transfer market. Several young players have joined the Spanish capital, while the defensive line has been reinforced. However, the main change remains José Mourinho’s return to the bench. For McManaman, the former Real Madrid player, the Portuguese knows exactly what lies ahead. “His job is clear: they need to beat FC Barcelona after Barça’s dominance. La Liga will be incredible this season,” he stated in comments reported by Real France.

Real Madrid hasn’t won the league since 2024. For McManaman, the priority is therefore La Liga, rather than the Champions League. “They need to win La Liga. I don’t necessarily think they need to win the Champions League, but they must finish ahead of FC Barcelona,” he insisted. With Mourinho, Real Madrid hopes to quickly return to the top and avoid a third consecutive season without a national title.