Mourinho on Real Madrid's La Liga Title Hopes
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho shared his thoughts on the team's prospects of catching up to rivals Barcelona in the La Liga title race this season. This statement follows a recent defeat that widened the gap between Real and Barcelona.
Los Blancos lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid in a derby match, marking their second league loss in the current 2026/27 campaign after seven fixtures. Barcelona, the reigning champions, continue to perform strongly, putting Real Madrid six points behind them at the top of the table.
When questioned by the media about the team's title aspirations after the latest match, Mourinho offered a brief response: "If they leave us in peace, calm… then there’s time."
Original statement from José Mourinho: “If they leave us in peace, calm… then there’s time.”
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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho spoke about the club's chances to catch up to rivals Barcelona in the race for Spanish football's top spot this season. This comes after Real Madrid fell further behind Barcelona following a Sunday match.
After traveling to the Spanish capital for a derby against Atlético Madrid, Real lost 2-1.
This defeat was their second in just seven La Liga games during the 2026/27 season. With Barcelona showing no signs of slowing down in their quest for a third consecutive league title, Mourinho's team is already six points behind the leaders.
Speaking to reporters after Sunday's game, Real Madrid's manager addressed his team's title chances.
Mourinho's reply was concise: "If they leave us in peace, calm… then there’s time."
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