Also known as: José vs. Mourinho · Jose Mourino
Real Madrid manager with a three-year contract, currently extending unbeaten El Clásico streak to six matches and navigating early-season tensions.
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… Visiting manager Jose Mourinho marked the goal with a small knee slide by the dugout and a fist pump. …
Mbappe Double Sinks Barcelona As Real Madrid Win El ClasicoThe Ghanaian Times
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, felt that Joao Cancelo should have been sent off in El Clasico for a foul on Yan Diomande. …
Mourinho Slams VAR Despite El Clasico TriumphJoy Online
… Visiting manager Jose Mourinho celebrated with a small knee slide by the dugout and a fist pump. …
El Clásico: Kylian Mbappe scores twice to end Laliga leaders’ winning startJoy Online
Jose Mourinho has done it again. The Real Madrid manager celebrated Kylian Mbappe’s late winner at Barcelona on Sunday with a trademark knee slide, maintaining his Midas touch over their bitter rivals. …
Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats upJoy Online
Bernardo Silva scored his first goal for Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho’s side beat RB Leipzig to maintain their 100% start in the Champions League. …
Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig: Spanish side maintain hundred percent startThe Ghanaian Times
José Mourinho insisted that no player is “untouchable” at Real Madrid, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return to the starting Xl for Wednesday’s Champions League game with RB Leipzig. …
No player is untouchable at Real Madrid-MourinhoJoy Online
… Jose Mourinho’s side broke the deadlock in the 30th minute through Arda Guler’s superb strike. …
Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat SevillaJoy Online
… The timing of the decision’s announcement angered Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, as it came hours before his side – featuring Vinicius Jr – faced Roma in the Champions League. …
‘Shameless’ – Mourinho critical of Vinicius Jr ban timingJoy Online
Real Madrid produced a sensational recovery from 3-1 down, scoring three late goals to snatch a superb Champions League win over Roma on Jose Mourinho’s return to the Stadio Olimpico. …
Real Madrid produce stunning late fightback to down RomaThe Ghanaian Times
… The 19-year-old has been eased into the squad by Jose Mourinho with the veteran coach keen not to overload him too early on in his LaLiga career. …
Figo urges patience with Diomande at Real MadridKylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona in El Clasico, ending the hosts' perfect start to the Spanish league season. Barcelona remain top after 10 matches, two points clear of Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid a point further back in third.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Jose Mourinho said VAR should have sent off Joao Cancelo for a foul on Yan Diomande in the second half, claiming it would have changed the match. Real Madrid won 2-1 to hand Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, to give Real Madrid a 2–1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico, ending Barcelona's bid to set an outright record for consecutive wins at the start of a Spanish top-flight season.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday through Kylian Mbappe's goals, extending Mourinho's record to six consecutive Clasicos without defeat—equaling Miguel Munoz and Vicente del Bosque as Real managers who achieved this feat. The victory cut Barcelona's La Liga lead to three points after ending their nine-game domestic unbeaten run.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe, and Yan Diomande scored as Real Madrid maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig under Jose Mourinho.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
José Mourinho stated that no player is "untouchable" at Real Madrid, emphasizing that performance rather than status or tenure determines a player's place, as Vinícius Júnior prepares to return for Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig despite recent poor form and competition from new signing Yan Diomande.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including a penalty, as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to bring his season tally to 11 goals in 11 games across all competitions. Real Madrid remains six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr received a four-game ban for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in a match against Villarreal, forcing him to miss games including El Clasico against Barcelona. Manager Jose Mourinho criticised the timing of the announcement, which came two hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Roma, calling the decision "shameless."
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid recovered from three goals down with three late goals to defeat Roma 4-3 in a Champions League match at the Stadio Olimpico, with substitutes Carlos Espí and Endrick scoring before Antonio Rudiger's 90th-minute winner.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has urged fans to be patient with 19-year-old Ivorian defender Yan Diomande, who joined the club from RB Leipzig over the summer. Figo said it is normal for Diomande to adapt step by step and that he will become more prominent as he settles into the club.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has defended 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande's slow start at the club, calling for patience as the summer signing adapts to LaLiga under manager Jose Mourinho. Diomande has made seven top-flight appearances, mostly off the bench, and Figo believes he will contribute more as he settles in.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a three-year contract to restore stability after two trophyless seasons, but tensions have already resurfaced seven league matches in, highlighted by a recent defeat to Atletico Madrid that has left supporters questioning the team's consistency.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid summer signing Ibrahima Konate left the France national team camp after suffering a knee sprain in training. He is expected to be sidelined for 7-8 days, though the injury is not considered serious.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed claims of a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid, saying such accusations amount to "living in another galaxy" and serve as an excuse for the club's on-pitch shortcomings. Real Madrid responded with a statement calling Tebas's comments "intolerable" and "incomprehensible," accusing him of using his position to publicly discredit the club.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
After Jose Mourinho complained about refereeing decisions following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, Atletico posted videos on X calling for an end to "referee harassment," garnering two million views within two hours. Mourinho had arrived at his post-match news conference with printed screenshots of incidents he believed warranted red cards for Atletico players.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho printed screenshots of two incidents he believed warranted dismissals after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid, claiming the hosts should have received two red cards in the first half. Real Madrid's loss was their second of the season.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid in a contentious derby, moving above their rivals into second place in La Liga. A penalty following Dean Huijsen's red card after a VAR review, converted by Alejandro Grimaldo, and a goal from Jonathan David sealed the win despite Antonio Rudiger's late header for Real.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid came from level at 2-2 to beat Elche 3-2 in stoppage time through a Carlos Espi goal, moving level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho compared Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr to fruit trees in their defence after both players were booed by home fans at the Bernabeu this week, saying their achievements and statistics speak for themselves despite criticism over their defensive work.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan, moving joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League and European Cup goalscorers list with 71 goals in 99 appearances.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis on Friday, with Mourinho saying he couldn't explain the result after his team dominated the match with eight shots on target. The loss marked Madrid's first defeat in their first four league games since 2014-15, and came despite Carlos Espí having an equaliser disallowed for offside and Kylian Mbappé's penalty being saved.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored in the 19th minute to help Real Madrid defeat Malaga 4-0 in La Liga, extending Jose Mourinho's winning streak to three consecutive victories. Bellingham's goal came after he dribbled past three defenders from 35 yards out, and he was involved in Real's second goal as well.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under Jose Mourinho's first home match as coach, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad in La Liga, marking Jose Mourinho's second match in his second stint as coach. Mourinho has won his first two matches in charge, beginning with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says winger Vinicius Jr is being bullied on the pitch and needs "great emotional control," after the Brazilian received a yellow card in a 2–1 La Liga win over Espanyol for an argument with an opponent. Mourinho claims opposing players target Vinicius Jr to provoke reactions from the first minute and that this pattern is repeated across all teams.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho's first competitive match of his second spell as Real Madrid manager ended with a thrilling 90th-minute winner from debutant Carlos Espi against Espanyol, after Jude Bellingham had given Real an early lead but Espanyol equalized in the 30th minute.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho told Vinicius Jr it was "not worth" leaving Real Madrid, and the Brazilian signed a six-year contract with the club after entering the final 12 months of his previous deal. Mourinho, appointed to a second stint as Real manager in June, said he advised Vinicius that he would only understand Real Madrid's value once he left it.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
José Mourinho has revealed in a Netflix documentary that he initially agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013, before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea instead. Ferguson, who recommended David Moyes as his successor, confirmed Mourinho was offered the position but called him in tears to explain he had committed to Chelsea and did not want to break his promise.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →