Jose Mourinho praises Jude Bellingham following Real Madrid victory over Málaga

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho commended Jude Bellingham for his personal accountability and intensity following a 4-0 win against Málaga on August 26, 2026, at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Mourinho emphasized that he prefers deploying the midfielder in an organized system that prevents Bellingham from having to perform defensive duties as a second left-back. The victory provided the team with three points in the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 campaign. Mourinho stated that despite late lapses in focus, the squad remains committed to maintaining defensive structure and clean sheets. Looking ahead, the manager plans to implement squad rotations for the upcoming match against Real Sociedad to integrate further depth. Mourinho noted that while internal competition for playing time exists, his priority remains long-term cohesion over individual results as the season progresses.

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