Mourinho leaves his mark: Exceptional stats behind 8 consecutive wins

Real Madrid have made a strong impression recently under José Mourinho, achieving 8 victories during the international break, indicating the development in the team's performance on both defensive and offensive levels.

Mourinho hinted at changes in his working style before the start of the winning streak, adopting an approach that combines physical strength and technical quality in midfield, with the presence of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Bernardo Silva, alongside benefiting from the abilities of Arda Güler.

The improvement was evident in the team's style of play, especially in terms of defensive solidity and the ability to control possession, with Real Madrid achieving a possession rate of 70% during their match against Valencia.

Defensively, the team has succeeded in keeping a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 matches, alongside recording impressive figures in confrontations, most notably achieving 19 interceptions against Racing.

Opta statistics show Real Madrid's dominance in duels, winning 57.1% of them, reflecting an improvement in physical strength and the ability to regain possession.

José Mourinho said after the victory over Valencia: "The credit goes to the players, and I cannot pinpoint anything specific in my work as the secret behind their ability to win duels and play with such intensity. I am doing my usual job, and they are responding individually and collectively in an exceptional manner."

He added regarding the presence of Silva and Güler in the lineup together: "There is significant development, and I believe that having the ball for long periods has reduced the amount of defensive work required. The players are very cooperative and connected, and as I always say from my experience, this team feels good to me."