Jose Mourinho: “The group is strong and very united, even in the most difficult moments”

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho praised his team's unity, composure, and strength following a victory over rivals Barcelona on Sunday. Speaking after the match, Mourinho lauded his squad's collective spirit and tactical discipline, highlighting that the victory extended Real Madrid's winning streak to five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Mourinho specifically commended individual efforts, noting that Federico Valverde pushed through an injury for over 40 minutes and praising goalkeeper Andriy Lunin's steady performance. He also voiced frustration regarding a missed red card review by VAR involving a challenge by Joao Cancelo on Ousmane Diomande, while urging his team to maintain focus on the wider league title race.