Real Madrid struggles with performance issues under Mourinho in La Liga

Real Madrid, currently fourth in La Liga, has started the season under Jose Mourinho with six wins, one draw, and two defeats across eight matches. The team's recent struggles include a lack of intensity and low rankings in both defensive and offensive metrics compared to rivals. With Barcelona leading the league and opening up a six-point gap, Mourinho is using the international break to analyze and address these performance concerns. Key statistical insights reveal that Real Madrid averages the fewest kilometers covered per match and has a significantly lower goalscoring rate than Barcelona.

• 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Numbers don’t lie: Real Madrid have plenty of room for improvement across the pitch