Jose Mourinho is waiting to return to Real Madrid.

Out of football since his December sacking by Manchester United, Mourinho is ready to step in for Zinedine Zidane at Real.

It's been claimed after their dismal defeat to Real Mallorca, Zidane could be dumped this week.

Should Real be beaten by Champions League opponents Galatasaray, then Zidane will be sacked.

And El Mundo reports confidants of Mourinho say he is ready and motivated to return to Madrid - even if it means he'll be entering a hostile dressing room.