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Whether they have been in front or dealing with difficult moments, Real Madrid have displayed a completely different mindset this season.

The lethargy that appeared far too often last term has disappeared, and Bellingham’s anger at the side lowering their level against Malaga was a clear indication of the standards now being demanded.

A fully engaged squad

Every available player has already taken part, and the substitutes have chipped in with two goals — Espi’s winner against Espanyol and Arda Guler’s goal versus Malaga.

Valverde is thriving again

Valverde is once again showing his class. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

One of the major worries from last season, Valverde has returned to his most commanding form. Alongside Bernardo Silva he covers less ground, and with Camavinga he is able to play with greater freedom, but most importantly, the captain looks refreshed.

The full-backs have their strength back

Denzel Dumfries and Trent Alexander-Arnold have both made an impression on the right, with the former bringing power and the latter offering quality, bringing an end to last season’s issues in that position.

On the left, Marc Cucurella has also wasted no time in proving his value.

The bond with the stands

At last, the connection with the supporters has been rebuilt.

The Bernabeu made it clear it would not accept a repeat of the previous two seasons, and both Mourinho and his players have answered that challenge, with fans convinced that the Portuguese is the right man to take them back to glory.