By the numbers: Mourinho a nightmare for Atlético Madrid

José Mourinho has a strong record against Atlético Madrid ahead of the highly anticipated clash between the two teams in the Madrid derby this Sunday evening, as part of the seventh round of La Liga.

José Mourinho has faced Atlético Madrid 11 times during his managerial career with various teams he has managed, achieving 8 victories, 1 draw, and only 2 defeats.

Mourinho's advantage increases when it comes to his encounters with Atlético Madrid during his first spell at Real Madrid, as he led the royal club in 9 matches against their neighbours, achieving 8 victories, with only one defeat.

José Mourinho's only defeat to Atlético Madrid during his time at Real Madrid came in the 2012/2013 Copa del Rey final, when the royal club lost 2-1 after the match extended into extra time.

José Mourinho returns to face Atlético Madrid again after a long absence, having taken charge of Real Madrid for the second time. Tonight's match will be a new test against a team that the Portuguese manager knows well.

The statistics from previous encounters indicate that Jose Mourinho has a clear upper hand over Atlético Madrid, both in terms of his overall record and during his first stint with Real Madrid. However, the capital derby remains a different match that is not entirely governed by historical calculations.