Real Madrid is enjoying a positive run under José Mourinho. Eight victories during this period have confirmed the team’s improvement, particularly in tactical, physical and defensive organisation.
Real Madrid appear to have found the right rhythm under José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach has managed to significantly change the way the team plays, combining physical strength with technical quality and control of midfield.
The eight wins recorded during this period are the clearest indicator of the Madrid side’s progress. One of the key elements of Mourinho’s new philosophy is the building of a more balanced midfield, where Aurélien Tchouaméni and Bernardo Silva stand out, while Arda Güler is increasingly making better use of his technical and creative abilities.
The change has been noticed especially in the organisation of play. Real Madrid have gained more security at the back, while control of the ball has become one of the team’s main weapons. In the match against Valencia, Madrid recorded a full 70% possession, showing their dominance on the pitch.
The defensive statistics are also encouraging. In their last five matches, Real have managed to keep a clean sheet in three of them. Meanwhile, in the match against Racing, the team recorded 19 interceptions of opposition attacks, a clear sign of improvement in pressing and winning back the ball.
Opta data also confirm the increase in the team’s physical strength. Real Madrid have won 57.1% of duels, demonstrating greater superiority in direct confrontations and a better ability to regain possession.
After the win against Valencia, Mourinho praised the players’ performance, deflecting personal credit.
“The credit goes to the players. I cannot single out anything specific in my work as the secret of their ability to win duels and play with such intensity. I am doing my usual job, while they are responding in an extraordinary way, both individually and collectively,” the Portuguese said.