Mourinho: Real Madrid Are an All-Action Team

After beating Rayo Vallecano 4:1, Mourinho praised his side's intensity, addressed wasted chances, and explained Valverde's precautionary substitution.

Published 13 September 2026 1 min read Sportpul editorial

Mourinho in a white shirt on the bench after beating Rayo Vallecano

José Mourinho called Real Madrid's 4:1 win over Rayo Vallecano three very important points, coming after last time out's 1:2 defeat to Betis in La Liga.

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Mourinho pointed to the pace of his side's attacking play as the reason chances go missing as often as they go in.

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He also addressed the substitution of Federico Valverde, who came off during the win.

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Bellingham and Konaté were singled out for their effort against Rayo, three days removed from facing Inter in Europe.

Mourinho's comments suggest a squad still finding its rhythm under a punishing schedule, one where matches every three days leave little room for the kind of control he says his team foregoes in favour of speed. Whether that approach holds up against sterner opposition than Rayo may say more about Real Madrid's season than Saturday's scoreline did.

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