Actual Madrid made it three wins from three in the beginning of the 2026-27 season with a a on Sunday. Objectives from Jude Bellingham, Alfonso Herrero (OG) and Kylian Mbappe have been sufficient for Los Blancos to say one other win, one which takes them to the highest of the La Liga standings – for twenty-four hours not less than.
After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho delivered his evaluation to Actual Madrid TV. As per D, he was very proud of the primary half efficiency, whereas additionally expressing satisfaction with how his aspect carried out after half time – regardless of there being a big drop off.
“We performed a really sturdy first half, from a group that didn’t need to waste time and got here on to settle the sport. The second half has been extra managed, with a decrease tempo. Málaga had extra time and extra calmness to have the ball however each time we accelerated we created hazard. The sensation was that we may rating extra targets.
“As a group our goal was to maintain a clear sheet, to work effectively defensively. It isn’t all the time potential to assault with a variety of depth, the opponent typically comes out and you need to know the best way to be compact, steadiness, defend effectively, and we’ve got completed it effectively. They’re three essential factors.”
Mourinho: My gamers have a variety of high quality
Mourinho made 5 modifications to his aspect from the midweek win towards Actual Sociedad, and he revealed that these have been deliberate for a number of days. He additionally doubled down on his evaluation of the second half efficiency.
“I instructed the gamers earlier than the sport towards Actual Sociedad that I used to be going to make a variety of modifications. I didn’t need to blur the group however I needed to herald individuals who have a variety of high quality, as a lot high quality because the others. As a coach they’re choices that I’ve, it isn’t a query of high quality as a result of all my gamers have a variety of high quality.
“I perceive that individuals loved the primary half, however additionally they should benefit from the second half as a result of we noticed a dedicated group, who labored defensively, we noticed Vinicius chasing his opponent when he misplaced the ball. We now have seen a really massive dedication from the group. Not all the pieces in soccer is to have enjoyable with the great thing about targets. It’s good to go house with the sensation that there’s a block, a group, and that’s excellent. There are days after we will win 1-0 and we’ll go away simply as glad.”
