Mourinho wants Real Madrid to stop losing control before Atletico derby

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has expressed concerns about his team's inability to control matches ahead of their upcoming La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid. While the Portuguese veteran praised his team's attacking dynamism, described as "frenetic", he acknowledged the difficulty in keeping opponents from scoring. Madrid currently trails Barcelona by three points, with the champions leading the table.

However, Madrid's campaign has been marred by defensive issues and a failure to capitalize on numerous chances. Mourinho suggested that this issue extends beyond tomorrow's match and emphasized the need for control in every game. The arrival of Bernardo Silva could help Madrid tighten their grip on the game, but the team's star-studded attack of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham has left them vulnerable defensively.

Vinicius Junior's poor form and the team's t-shirt controversy with Atletico fans have further fueled Atletico coach Diego Simeone's desire to exploit any lapses in Madrid's defense.