Jose Mourinho hoping for special night in Skopje heat

Jose Mourinho is hopeful of winning the Uefa Super Cup despite Manchester United’s absentees, the stifling Skopje heat, and Real Madrid’s quality.

Two of Europe’s most decorated clubs collide in Macedonia tonight in the annual battle of the Champions League and Europa League winners.

It offers the chance to kick off the campaign with silverware as United look to win the competition for just the second time, while Madrid attempt to become the first side since 1990 to retain the trophy.