Mourinho’s Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown
Jose Mourinho has struggled since returning to Los Blancos, with defeats by Real Betis and Atletico Madrid leaving them fourth after seven games.
Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho faces multiple challenges as he leads his team into the Clasico countdown. The Portuguese manager's side trails leaders Barcelona by six points after the La Liga season resumed this weekend. Mourinho admits he wants more points than his rivals, but faces hurdles such as Vinicius Jr's inconsistent form and Kylian Mbappe's recent injury concerns.
The French forward scored seven times in La Liga before a minor knee injury forced him to miss a few matches. Additionally, record signing Yan Diomande has yet to fully integrate into the team, and Madrid's defensive issues have been evident, with only one clean sheet in eight matches across all competitions. Mourinho's team will face tough matches against Villarreal, Sevilla, Roma, and RB Leipzig in preparation for their Clasico clash against Barcelona at Camp Nou on October 25.
The veteran coach has already dismissed criticisms of refereeing and emphasized the need for his team to compete on equal terms to have a shot at catching Barcelona.
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