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Puyol praises Mourinho as great coach amid La Liga rivalry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Puyol praises Mourinho as great coach amid La Liga rivalry

Summary

Carles Puyol praised José Mourinho's coaching ability while reflecting on the intense rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Puyol, a Barcelona legend, recalled his early experiences with Mourinho and cited the competitive atmosphere surrounding their respective teams. He expressed confidence in Barcelona's prospects for the upcoming season and suggested that Mourinho could strengthen Real Madrid's performance once again. As the season approaches, both clubs will look to establish dominance in La Liga.

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Key Details

•Carles Puyol commended José Mourinho as a great coach.
•Puyol discussed their shared history during intense Clásico rivalries.
•He believes Barcelona has a strong team for the upcoming season.
•Mourinho's leadership aims to improve Real Madrid's culture and performance.

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9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Puyol praises Mourinho: “We’re talking about a great coach”

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FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol praised José Mourinho and talked about those infamous Clásicos where Real Madrid and Barça collided. “We’re talking about a great coach in Jose Mourinho. I met him at Barcelona when I was in the youth academy and I moved up to the first team. We could already see that he […]
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