​KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA – AUGUST 01: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks with Denzel Dumfries of Real Madrid during the pre-season friendly match between Real Madrid and Fiorentina at Woerthersee Stadion on August 01, 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours truly, Valyrian Steel.Mourinho is not happy.Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho blasted his Real Madrid players and revealed why he angrily left the stadium without shaking hands with anyone after their pre-season draw against Fiorentina.🗣️ Mourinho: “This isn’t the Real Madrid I saw out there today. We were totally rubbish.… pic.twitter.com/KO4tDz6dXQ— SIR1⭐️ (@sa10nee) August 1, 2026Podcast at the final whistle: @LucasNavarreteM and I react to Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw vs Fiorentina including: Trent / DD combo, Ciria, Endrick, Camavinga, CBs, and more.Spotify: https://t.co/je6vwYgdR6Apple: https://t.co/iAWXmD9XNfYouTube: https://t.co/vuxUjNMpUupic.twitter.com/uBuJqw6s8N— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) August 1, 2026There is a lot to like in possession in the attacking half from Real Madrid: off-ball movements, depth attack to stretch Fiorentina, good interpretation of space on the flanks or in the center. Most importantly, the counterpress is effective and that’s thanks to the distances…— ACHRAF (@LamdarhriAchraf) August 1, 2026He should be going nowhere.Endrick: Touch to set himself up + finish was great. Incredible strength carrying the ball in transition. I’ll tell you one thing that impresses me about him: he gives a shit. I mean that in a very complimentary way. You never have to second guess if he’s hungry or not. I’ve…— Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) August 1, 2026🚨⚪️ MARCA COVER:“ENDRICK ASKS FOR A PLACE IN MOURINHO’S TEAM.” pic.twitter.com/WxMh6jvPFg— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 2, 2026Ciria makes an impression.Alexis Ciria vs Fiorentina ✊🗣️: @kiyansopic.twitter.com/JtzNwmusTg— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) August 2, 2026Good showing vs Fiorentina in that first 45. The group look “plugged in”. The Castilla crop not missing a beat — Ciria in particular looks like he could be impactful at senior level.Interesting how Mourinho chose to pair up Dumfries and Trent. Dumfries high and wide but often…— Matt (@MattW_MM) August 1, 2026