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Jose Mourinho studies Barcelona vs PSG ahead of El Clasico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:12 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Jose Mourinho studies Barcelona vs PSG ahead of El Clasico

Summary

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho plans to analyze Barcelona’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain to prepare for the upcoming El Clasico. Mourinho is particularly interested in Barcelona's defensive setup amid injuries to key players Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia. The availability of these defenders will influence how Barcelona approaches the crucial domestic encounter. Mourinho’s assessment of Barcelona’s performance against PSG may provide insights into potential weaknesses to exploit during the Clasico. Both teams face tight schedule demands with this match and the Clasico on the horizon.

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•Mourinho will analyze Barcelona's UCL clash against PSG.
•Kounde and Garcia's absences are significant for Barcelona.
•Mourinho seeks insights into Barcelona's defensive response.
•The match precedes a crucial El Clasico.
•Barcelona must manage player fitness amid a packed schedule.

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7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho to keenly study Barcelona vs PSG ahead of El Clasico

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According to a report from SPORT, it has come to light that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho will closely analyse Barcelona’s Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in order to prepare f...
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