Mourinho Makes La Liga History with Record Win Percentage After Real Madrid's Dominant Victory

Jose Mourinho celebrated a significant milestone as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Valencia on Saturday, marking their eighth consecutive league win and etching his name in La Liga history. Real Madrid controlled the match at the Mestalla, extending their pressure on league leaders Barcelona with crucial first-half goals from Federico Valverde and Arda Guler, followed by a second-half strike from Kylian Mbappe. The win places Mourinho's squad second, level on points with Barcelona but trailing on goal difference, with Barcelona set to face third-placed Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

This latest triumph represents Mourinho's 14th win from 16 games since his return to the Bernabeu, elevating him to the highest win percentage in the history of Spain's top flight. He now boasts 97 wins from 126 matches (77 per cent), surpassing Pep Guardiola (76 per cent) and Carlo Ancelotti (71 per cent). Reflecting on the achievement, the 63-year-old manager stated, “It tells me that we have to win the next one because, in this life, people forget the nice numbers that might have some significance. We don’t live off past numbers. We live in the present, and we have to win the next one. I had no idea, but obviously, it’s a source of pride because Spanish football has had so many top coaches throughout history. To be there with those numbers is a pride, but the next game is the most important.”

Mourinho also expressed concerns regarding player fatigue, particularly with several players departing for international duty and potentially playing two national team fixtures. He noted that this could be a valuable opportunity for his Brazil players, Vinicius Jr and Endrick, to gain match experience. When questioned about potentially contacting national team coaches, Mourinho remarked, “I won’t talk because I don’t know if one day I’ll be a national team coach, but I have the feeling that if I ever do it, I’ll be very demanding with the clubs; I’ll think about myself and my team. That’s the feeling. That’s why I don’t feel like calling anyone, even my friend Carlo [Ancelotti]. But, in Carlo’s case, just look at who’s going with Carlo: Vinicius, who must play; Endrick, and if Carlo plays him, I’ll be grateful. It’s not Carlo's side that worries me, but I don’t think they enjoy it either if a player gets injured from overexertion. They owe it to the players to be professional when it comes to helping them recover. Let’s hope we’re lucky.”