Jose Mourinho leads Real Madrid to victory in El Clasico

On October 25, 2026, Real Madrid defeated Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the highly anticipated El Clasico. Prior to the match, manager Jose Mourinho attempted to downplay the significance of the rivalry, describing the venue as just another stadium and insisting that the encounter did not serve as a personal test for him, emphasizing his record of winning titles with the club.

Following the victory, Mourinho praised his team’s maturity, organization, and character under pressure. He noted that while Barcelona applied significant intensity, Real Madrid remained composed and could have extended their lead earlier in the match. Despite the win, the Portuguese coach expressed dissatisfaction regarding a specific incident in the 60th minute, claiming that Barcelona player Cancelo should have been sent off for a tackle on Diomande.

Mourinho concluded his post-match comments by stating that this victory against a formidable opponent holds value only if the team maintains its current level of performance in future fixtures. He generally commended the referee's overall handling of the match, despite his specific grievance regarding the non-dismissal of the Barcelona defender.