Mourinho contends with challenges in Real Madrid's La Liga campaign
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Jose Mourinho, back at Real Madrid since July, faces mounting pressure after a derby loss to Atletico Madrid. His team currently sits fourth in La Liga, trailing Barcelona by six points. In their first seven matches, Real has struggled to control games, particularly in midfield, impacting their attacking cohesiveness. The upcoming international break offers Mourinho a chance to reassess strategies before facing Villarreal. Key attacking players, including Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, need to find better synergy to improve results.
- •Real Madrid lost to Atletico Madrid, raising concerns about consistency.
- •Mourinho has a three-year contract intended to restore club stability.
- •Real Madrid sits fourth in La Liga, six points behind Barcelona.
- •Midfield control issues and lack of chances hinder attacking play.
- •Next match is against Villarreal on October 10.
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
- 9:32 AMBBC Sport — The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
"Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
"Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 9:32 AMThe issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
- BBC SportSep 26, 2026, 9:32 AMThe issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
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