{
  "id": 18884396,
  "title": "Mourinho talks record win-rate, fixture congestion and international break after Valencia 0-3 Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/mourinho-talks-record-win-rate-fixture-congestion-and-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mourinho-talks-record-win-rate-070000338.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Valencia in their second international break of the season, marking a pivotal moment in Jose Mourinho's tenure as coach with the impressive 97 wins from 126 matches in La Liga. The Portuguese tactician emphasized the importance of maintaining this winning streak, stating that the team must focus on the present rather than past statistics. Mourinho praised his players' defensive solidity and their remarkable evolution throughout the season, crediting them for their spectacular performances. The coach also addressed the challenging atmosphere at Valencia's Mestalla stadium, acknowledging the strong passion and demanding nature of the crowd, which can sometimes lead to frustration and dissent. Mourinho defended the red card decision against Kylian Mbappe, expressing uncertainty about the referee's judgment but maintaining the belief that his team's peace of mind was crucial in handling the situation. Regarding fixture congestion and the upcoming international break, Mourinho criticized La Liga's tight schedule, advocating for a break to allow his players to rest and prepare for their national team commitments.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid will sign off for the second international break of the season in an emphatic fashion, having secured a comprehensive 3-0 win over Valencia.It was a dominant performance from Los Blancos, ...",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/la-liga-players-need-rest-says-mourinho-after-madrid-beat-valencia-3-0",
        "published": "2026-11-07T22:38:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Madrid pile pressure on Barcelona as Mbappe fires past Valencia again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/madrid-pile-pressure-on-barcelona-as-mbappe-fires-past-valencia-again",
        "published": "2026-11-08T00:44:17.000Z"
      }
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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."
}