Headline: Miguel Torres Supports Mourinho’s Leadership as Real Madrid Eyes Sustained Success
Former Real Madrid player Miguel Torres has commended manager Jose Mourinho following the team’s impressive winning streak across competitions.
As the international break approached, the Spanish capital club celebrated a remarkable eight-game winning streak, a feat not achieved in almost four years. Torres attributed this positive performance to Mourinho’s management.
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In a recent media interaction, Torres, who progressed through the Real Madrid academy and made 70 first-team appearances, remarked (h/t Bernabeu Digital):
“Real Madrid hadn’t won eight consecutive matches since 2022; we have to recognize the work Mourinho is doing.”
Building momentum. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Having dealt with the expectations of being a part of Real Madrid, the former defender recognizes the importance of achieving such a commendable winning streak, and he commended Mourinho for the team’s positive trajectory.
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The Streak
Real Madrid’s winning streak commenced after the latest international break, following a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in the derby.
Los Blancos subsequently defeated Villarreal 1-0 with a goal by Yan Diomande. They continued their success with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League, followed by a 4-1 triumph against Sevilla in La Liga.
Real Madrid faced RB Leipzig next in the Champions League, securing a dominant 4-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu.
On an eight-game winning streak. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
The team’s most significant win during this period was a 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou, narrowing the points gap at the top of the table.
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Real Madrid subsequently triumphed over Racing Santander (3-0), AEK Athens (3-2), and Valencia (3-0), all in away matches, bringing their winning tally to eight matches.
Due to this successful streak, Mourinho received La Liga’s Coach of the Month award for October, while Kylian Mbappe was recognized as the Player of the Month.
Having gained considerable momentum, Real Madrid will aim to maintain their strong performance when they resume play after the international break.
