Mourinho El Clasico chalking up their seventh El Clasico win in nine games, as Kylian Mbappe scored from a wide area. The La Liga title race was resumed at the Camp Nou when Jose Mourinho highlights his famous knee slide in the celebration of Los Blancos’ big victory, which left them in a lead of three points from Barcelona. The outcome also helped Real Madrid keep their winning run in all competitions amid five games, adding to the conviction that Mourinho’s side have the chance of winning big in the season.
Mourinho’s record against Barcelona is another testament to his ability to be consistent in a fierce rivalry. His 6-invincibles streak has made him just the third Real Madrid manager in six consecutive El Clasico matches without any losses since Vicente del Bosque and Miguel Munoz. That latest run is quite a feat, with four wins and two draws, amidst the electric competition between these two giants of Spain’s jockey world.
The win was significant because the team’s arrogance wasn’t limited to local pride it was also a matter of national pride. If Barcelona made it to a victory, they would have established a nine-point lead at the top of La Liga and put Real Madrid in a position to have to catch them up later in the season. But Mbappe kept the contest alive, instead, by his performance as thescoreboard reduced the lead to three points.
Real Madrid’s killer dribblers were key but so too was their level of control. Nevertheless Mourinho’s men kept their composure and grabbed essential possessions instead of letting the situation ‘speak’ to them. The Portuguese manager praised the mentality and team spirit of his players, saying it was a proper win and not a lucky one.
After the game, Mourinho stated that they were in on luck, but that they played the game with all merits. He also said it’s crucial to not only give players credit when they do well, but come to their defence when they don’t. These remarks showed both the concern of the tight budget constraints involved in running a club with such high expectations.
Real Madrid defended effectively and was better for finding attacking chances as Mourinho also drew attention to the balance of midfield, a mix of players that he sees as a team. Mixing everything together, technical ability, physical presence and tactical awareness, his side were able to fight and keep their shape against Barcelona.
But Mourinho was not letting the win take precedence. Although he had won an important match, he cautioned his players against complacency and urged them to keep up the quality they had exhibited in the game. At this stage of the season, a win in the Clasico is no sure way to the title, but can give a very good springboard for confidence.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s loss showed him fatigue problems and that his players could not keep up the pace on such a tough campaign. Flick did not put on any airs, but said that his players were “not that fresh” for such a big game.
The team failed to get a freshness, Flick said, adding that they must recover correctly and train, and somehow deal with the setback as well. He also noted how important small details are in big competitions and said that Barcelona didn’t make it count this time.
Barcelona will have to bid goodbye to their impressive unbeaten streak at home and their opponents are now much more confidenReal Madrid were back on top with Mourinho, chalking up their seventh El Clasico win in nine games, as Kylian Mbappe scored from a wide area. The La Liga title race was resumed at the Camp Nou when Jose Mourinho highlights his famous knee slide in the celebration of Los Blancos’ big victory, which left them in a lead of three points from Barcelona. The outcome also helped Real Madrid keep their winning run in all competitions amid five games, adding to the conviction that Mourinho’s side have the chance of winning big in the season.
Mourinho’s record against Barcelona is another testament to his ability to be consistent in a fierce rivalry. His 6-invincibles streak has made him just the third Real Madrid manager in six consecutive El Clasico matches without any losses since Vicente del Bosque and Miguel Munoz. That latest run is quite a feat, with four wins and two draws, amidst the electric competition between these two giants of Spain’s jockey world.
The win was significant because the team’s arrogance wasn’t limited to local pride; it was also a matter of national pride. If Barcelona made it to a victory, they would have established a nine-point lead at the top of La Liga and put Real Madrid in a position to have to catch them up later in the season. But Mbappe kept the contest alive, instead, by his performance as thescoreboard reduced the lead to three points.
Real Madrid’s killer dribblers were key but so too was their level of control. Nevertheless Mourinho’s men kept their composure and grabbed essential possessions instead of letting the situation ‘speak’ to them. The Portuguese manager praised the mentality and team spirit of his players, saying it was a proper win and not a lucky one.
After the game, Mourinho stated that they were in on luck, but that they played the game with all merits. He also said it’s crucial to not only give players credit when they do well, but come to their defence when they don’t. These remarks showed both the concern of the tight budget constraints involved in running a club with such high expectations.
Real Madrid defended effectively and was better for finding attacking chances as Mourinho also drew attention to the balance of midfield, a mix of players that he sees as a team. Mixing everything together, technical ability, physical presence and tactical awareness, his side were able to fight and keep their shape against Barcelona.
But Mourinho was not letting the win take precedence. Although he had won an important match, he cautioned his players against complacency and urged them to keep up the quality they had exhibited in the game. At this stage of the season, a win in the Clasico is no sure way to the title, but can give a very good springboard for confidence.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s loss showed him fatigue problems and that his players could not keep up the pace on such a tough campaign. Flick did not put on any airs, but said that his players were “not that fresh” for such a big game.
The team failed to get a freshness, Flick said adding that they must recover correctly and train, and somehow deal with the setback as well. He also noted how important small details are in big competitions and said that Barcelona didn’t make it count this time.
Barcelona will have to bid goodbye to their impressive unbeaten streak at home and their opponents are now much more confident. Now Flick’s task is to make sure that the one poor paragraph doesn’t turn into one losing week of his career. Barcelona remain good enough to stay in the race for the title, but the results of their next games will be the key.
59 points for Real Madrid, however, are a lot more than that. Mourinho has asserted himself, Mbappe has proven his worth when it has counted and the players have shown the same level of discipline that has taken them to the top of the FLIPS table in weekly games. The Portuguese coach has come back to the spotlight of the Clasico, bringing a fresh twist to what has been a football great rivalry.
The fight for Real Madrid’s La Liga crown has now gained a serious momentum as they are just three points behind Barcelona. Mourinho’s message to his supporters is still very clear: learn from their performance celebrate success and move on. If his play has been on par with that then Real Madrid may make this Clasico victory a defining moment in their quest for the title.t. Now Flick’s task is to make sure that the one poor paragraph doesn’t turn into one losing week of his career. Barcelona remain good enough to stay in the race for the title, but the results of their next games will be the key.
59 points for Real Madrid, however, are a lot more than that. Mourinho has asserted himself, Mbappe has proven his worth when it has counted and the players have shown the same level of discipline that has taken them to the top of the FLIPS table in weekly games. The Portuguese coach has come back to the spotlight of the Clasico, bringing a fresh twist to what has been a football great rivalry.
The fight for Real Madrid’s La Liga crown has now gained a serious momentum as they are just three points behind Barcelona. Mourinho’s message to his supporters is still very clear: learn from their performance celebrate success and move on. If his play has been on par with that then Real Madrid may make this Clasico victory a defining moment in their quest for the title.
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