Things have started to pick up for the Portuguese manager after his return to the “Merengue” team.
José Mourinho has rediscovered his most combative version since returning to Real Madrid’s bench in the last transfer window – and this has become increasingly evident after the refereeing controversy in the match against Villarreal. He has tightened his tone against the press and reinforced the defence of the dressing room, a strategy that Sergio Valentín believes is necessary to restore the connection between the players and the fans.
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But. The numbers are clear, only 16 points in 7 games is not good enough as long as archrival Barcelona does not give away points.
Usually, they see this level of “anger” in season two at a club that Jose Mourinho leads.
The journalist from esRadio argues that Mourinho has gone from maintaining a relatively calm profile to intervening directly in the conflicts surrounding the team. His absence from the press conference after the 1-0 win against Villarreal on October 10 is one of the episodes that supports this interpretation.
Sergio Valentín explains why José Mourinho has changed his attitude
Sergio Valentín believes that José Mourinho is resuming the methods that characterized his first spell at the Madrid club. In a message published on social media, the journalist highlighted his behavior towards referees, public interventions and his engagement during matches.
Valentín argues that the Portuguese has created a scenario where he shields his players from external criticism. He interprets it to mean that this leadership style can help a squad that has been questioned for its performance and lack of connection with the crowd.
The journalist also pointed to the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu during the match against Villarreal. Despite the existing tension, he believes that the reaction of the coach and the crowd can promote closeness between fans and players.
Mourinho’s actions during that match had consequences. The coach received a yellow card for his protests, while Vinícius Júnior was sent off after an incident with Nathan Saliba that also led to a goal being disallowed. José Mourinho exploded against the Spanish referee.
Subsequently, the Portuguese chose not to meet with the journalists. This decision once again put his relationship with the refereeing team at the center of Real Madrid’s agenda.
Real Madrid wants to restore unity in La Liga
Real Madrid’s problem goes beyond refereeing decisions. The team needs to improve their performance to close the gap to FC Barcelona, who hold a six-point lead in the La Liga table.
In this context, José Mourinho wants to achieve greater collective involvement. Dealing with players like Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham is crucial to finding a more balanced offensive function.
However, not everyone agrees with this strategy’s effectiveness. At Cadena SER, several analysts have questioned whether the focus on referees helps solve the team’s problems on the field.
Mourinho’s next appearance on October 13 once again caused controversy. Although he claimed to trust the referees, he suggested that one should review the first minute of the game against Villarreal and expressed doubts about the pre-appointment of some referees.
José Mourinho faces two important tests against Roma and Sevilla
The fixture schedule will reveal whether this strategy has sporting consequences. Madrid visit Roma tonight on Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpic in the Champions League, a match that will require an improvement in the collective performance.
This is followed by the La Liga clash against Sevilla, before the Clásico on October 25 against Barcelona. These games will determine whether José Mourinho can turn the tension around the team into better results and a more stable relationship with the Bernabéu.
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