Should Real Madrid sack Mourinho?

The debateJosé Mourinho returned to Real Madrid this summer on a contract until 2029. After eight matchdays, the team are fourth on 18 points, six behind Barcelona, with defeats against Betis (1-0) and Atlético (2-1); in the Champions League they have won both games, the latest in Rome (3-4) after coming back from 3-1 down in the closing minutes. After that match, Mourinho himself admitted that "the poor first half is the coach's responsibility". Those calling for his exit believe the team is not improving collectively and that the midfield does not create play. Those calling for patience point out that he has only been in charge for a few months, that the team is winning in both competitions and that it has had absences such as Huijsen and Konaté, as well as Vinícius's four-match ban. In September, the coach set himself a deadline: "If in six months we are still the same team, I won't be happy".