Mourinho urges Vinicius Jr to control emotions
Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid's Brazil winger Vinicius Jr "needs to have great emotional control" when being bullied in games.
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, thanks to a goal from debutant Carlos Espi in the 90th minute. Coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media following the match, praising his team's performance and discussing individual players like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham. Mourinho felt Real Madrid deserved the victory, praising the team's physical condition and second-half control.
He also defended Vinicius, who faced criticism from Espanyol defenders and fans throughout the match. Mourinho spoke positively about Bellingham's role, despite initial doubts. He praised Espi, calling him a "really fun guy" with incredible work ethic. The coach emphasized the importance of fighting for every point in the upcoming matches.
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