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Mourinho's Knee Slide Secures La Liga Lead
26 Oct
Summary
- Mourinho achieved sixth consecutive El Clasico undefeated streak.
- Real Madrid's win narrowed the gap to three points.
- Barcelona's nine-game unbeaten run was ended by the loss.
Jose Mourinho maintained his exceptional record in El Clasico, achieving his sixth consecutive match without defeat against Barcelona. The Real Madrid manager celebrated Kylian Mbappe's late winning goal with a characteristic knee slide, a moment that underscored the significance of the 2-1 victory at the Camp Nou.
This triumph was crucial for Real Madrid, not only extending their unbeaten run in this fierce rivalry but also ending Barcelona's nine-game domestic unbeaten streak. The win dramatically reshaped the top of La Liga, bringing Mourinho's side to within three points of their rivals. Mourinho emphasized that the team plays to win the league, not just specific matches, crediting the players for their calm and merit-based performance.
Mourinho highlighted the extraordinary quality and mindset of his squad, particularly noting the balance achieved through a mix of talents in midfield, which benefits both defense and attack. He urged the team to maintain focus and avoid excessive celebration despite the significant victory. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick acknowledged his team's lack of freshness as a contributing factor to the defeat, stressing the importance of recovery and response following this setback.
