Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho has ordered all players and coaching staff to remain at the club's facilities after training to share lunch together. The measure requires squad members not to leave immediately following sessions, directing players and staff to eat as a group at Valdebebas.
Mourinho introduced the rule to strengthen locker room harmony and build squad togetherness, prioritizing daily social interaction alongside work on the pitch. The Portuguese manager considers shared meals essential for consolidating a competitive team, fostering mutual trust, and deepening personal relationships among players and backroom staff.
Squad unity at Valdebebas
Under the directive, every player and staff member is expected to participate so the entire squad operates under a single dynamic. Mourinho aims for communication to flow naturally both on and off the field of play. The initiative has already generated discussion among Real Madrid supporters.
