{
  "id": 16574236,
  "title": "Mourinho gives Real Madrid the answers to Barcelona test in return to Clasico",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/mourinho-gives-real-madrid-the-answers-to-barcelona-test-in-return-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T07:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445973/mourinho-gives-real-madrid-the-answers-to-barcelona-test-in-return-to-clasico"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid secured a much-needed 2-1 victory over Barcelona in their second Clasico of Jose Mourinho's second spell at the club, restoring their confidence in their ability to challenge the reigning champions. The Uruguayan's side displayed remarkable organization, focus, and tactical awareness, moving the ball with urgency and precision in their own half to evade Barcelona's relentless pressing. Fede Valverde, playing through injury in right-back despite initial reluctance, showcased his ability to spot spaces and deliver a captain's performance, earning praise from Mourinho for his presence of mind. The victory saw Real Madrid reclaim a three-point lead over Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, providing a much-needed morale boost and reigniting Mourinho's plans to propel the team back to the summit of Spanish football.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA: Real Madrid recorded just a second victory in eight games against Barcelona on Sunday night, with the return of Jose Mourinho to the fixture haunting the reigning champions. In the first Clasico of Mourinho’s first spell at Real Madrid, Barcelona ripped his side to shreds in a 5-0 win at Camp Nou. A 2-1 win in the first Clasico of his second spell suggests Mourinho’s Real Madrid can…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois to miss Clasico due to illness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/real-madrid-goalkeeper-courtois-to-miss-clasico-due-to-illness",
        "published": "2026-10-25T10:33:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Courtois hopeful of El Clasico return despite flu setback",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/courtois-hopeful-of-el-clasico-return-despite-flu-setback",
        "published": "2026-10-25T15:00:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Courtois ruled out of Clasico against Barcelona due to flu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/courtois-ruled-out-of-clasico-against-barcelona-due-to-flu",
        "published": "2026-10-25T16:08:39.000Z"
      }
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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."
}