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  "id": 8493230,
  "title": "Real Madrid's strength of mind gives Mourinho confidence for Atletico derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/real-madrids-strength-of-mind-gives-mourinho-confidence-for-atletico",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T16:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/real-madrids-strength-mind-gives-mourinho-confidence-atletico-derby-6396881"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jose Mourinho expressed confidence in Real Madrid's chances of winning the upcoming derby against Atletico Madrid due to the team's mental strength. Despite recent struggles, Mourinho acknowledged the significance of the team's collective spirit. The two clubs are currently tied at two points in the league after six matches this season. Mourinho highlighted the importance of maintaining possession and playing decisively, suggesting that the Catalan side carries more threat on counterattacks. Atletico's manager, Diego Simeone, stressed the need for his team to play with cool heads and conviction. A win would help Real Madrid close the gap between them and Barcelona, who sits three points ahead.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mourinho's Real Madrid lacking control before Atletico derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/mourinhos-real-madrid-lacking-control-before-atletico-derby",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:54:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Mourinho wants Real Madrid to stop losing control before Atletico derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/mourinho-wants-real-madrid-to-stop-losing-control-before-atletico",
        "published": "2026-09-19T03:13:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Belgium coach explains chat with Real Madrid veteran after Nations League exclusion: ‘If anything happens…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/belgium-coach-explains-chat-with-real-madrid-veteran-after-nations",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, prediction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/atletico-madrid-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-preview-team-news-prediction",
        "published": "2026-09-19T13:58:40.000Z"
      }
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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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