Late Drama Under Mourinho Leaves Rivals Chasing Real Madrid
Real Madrid secured five victories this season through decisive goals scored from the 85th minute onward, according to match records reported by detikSport. In domestic competition, Los Blancos relied on late surges to overcome Espanyol in the 90th minute, Elche in the 91st minute, and Barcelona in the 87th minute. On the continental stage, similar late heroics undid AS Roma in the 90th minute and AEK Athens in the 90+2nd minute.
Those late winners contrast sharply with the sweeping control Real Madrid demonstrated in other fixtures, such as a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander that pushed manager José Mourinho’s side to 27 points after 11 La Liga matches, as noted by Vietnam.vn. That tally matches historical benchmarks from the club’s 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 campaigns under the Portuguese coach, seasons that ultimately concluded with century-point title triumphs. Yet historical precedent offers a warning: Vietnam.vn notes that in two-thirds of previous seasons where Real Madrid registered 10-1 and 1-draw starts after 11 rounds, the club failed to lift the La Liga trophy.
Inside the Valdebebas training ground, the tactical discipline behind these results stems from unequivocal backing from club president Florentino Pérez, a dynamic highlighted in coverage by Goal.com. While earlier managerial tenures faced persistent scrutiny, journalist Antonio Romero observed in Goal.com’s reporting on Real Madrid that Pérez has afforded Mourinho undisputed authority.
Mourinho himself downplayed broader ambitions following recent European commitments, telling club media that qualification remains the immediate priority before entertaining thoughts of lifting the trophy. Liputan6.com reported on Mourinho’s comments regarding the UEFA Champions League, where the manager insisted that the squad must secure necessary points to guarantee a spot in the knockout rounds rather than looking ahead prematurely. Having gathered nine points from their opening European fixtures, including six against formidable opponents, the squad faces a demanding fixture cadence.
Tantangan selanjutnya bagi tim Mourinho adalah pertandingan tandang melawan Valencia pada tanggal 8 November.
