Jose Mourinho could not resist criticising the match officials after Real Madrid secured a vital victory against Barcelona. The Portuguese tactician aimed his frustration at the video assistant referee for missing a potential red card during the second half of the Clasico encounter.
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Jose Mourinho has warned his Real Madrid players to stay grounded following their dramatic 2-1 victory over Barcelona. The Portuguese coach insists the ultimate goal remains winning the Liga title, despite Kylian Mbappe's late heroics securing a massive win at Camp Nou.
Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde played over 40 minutes with physical discomfort to inspire his team to a 2-1 El Clasico win against Barcelona. Manager Jose Mourinho praised the Uruguayan's immense self-sacrifice on the pitch.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri delivered a self-critical assessment of his side's performance following their 2-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid. The Spanish international highlighted first-half errors and slow ball circulation as key factors behind the result.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin delivered a superb performance in place of Thibaut Courtois, producing a miraculous save to help secure a 2-1 El Clasico win over Barcelona. Both Jose Mourinho and captain Fede Valverde singled out the Ukrainian for his daily professionalism.
Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo insisted his side performed better than Real Madrid despite suffering a late 2-1 El Clasico defeat. The Portuguese international urged his team-mates to improve ball control while maintaining complete confidence ahead of facing Alaves.
Kylian Mbappe reached a historic milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Real Madrid during a match-winning performance against Barcelona. The French forward insisted that squad unity mattered more than his personal benchmark.
Real Madrid defender Marc Cucurella delivered a brilliant defensive performance to restrict Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal during El Clasico. Manager Jose Mourinho praised the Spaniard for holding his composure against one of world football's top talents.
Jose Mourinho's first Clasico of his new Real Madrid era ended in a 2-1 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou, as Kylian Mbappe's double handed Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season. A fifth straight win lifted Madrid to third, three points behind Hansi Flick's side and one behind Atletico Madrid, and it was built on a clear plan: concede the ball, absorb the pressure and strike in transition.
