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  "id": 16318346,
  "title": "Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/unfair-to-compare-us-to-barca-real-madrids-mourinho-16318346",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:26:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/unfair-compare-us-barca-real-084954771.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has firmly stated that it is unfair to compare his team to reigning Spanish champions Barcelona ahead of their upcoming La Liga Clasico clash. Mourinho, who has only been in charge for a short time, emphasized that his team is still in the initial stages of development and learning under his guidance. He highlighted that despite Barca's impressive recent form, including winning back-to-back La Liga titles and leading the league, the Clasico match is unique and should not be influenced by previous performances. Mourinho also praised his opponent, Real Madrid coach Hansi Flick, expressing respect for Flick's extensive managerial experience and success at various clubs.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said it was unfair to compare his side to Spanish champions Barcelona ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clasico.Madrid are third in La Liga, trailing Barca by six points before Sunday's meeting at Camp Nou.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Unfair to compare us to Barca: Real Madrid's Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/unfair-to-compare-us-to-barca-real-madrids-mourinho",
        "published": "2026-10-24T09:03:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Unfair to compare us to Barca, says Real Madrid’s Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/unfair-to-compare-us-to-barca-says-real-madrids-mourinho",
        "published": "2026-10-24T09:57:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Real Madrid still a work in progress, says Mourinho ahead of El Clásico",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/real-madrid-still-a-work-in-progress-says-mourinho-ahead-of-el-clasico",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:22:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Mourinho plays down Real Madrid comparisons with Barcelona before Clasico",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/mourinho-plays-down-real-madrid-comparisons-with-barcelona-before",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:45:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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