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Real Madrid’s Hot Start Under Mourinho Is Nothing New

Real Madrid’s 0-3 victory over Racing Santander on Sunday was the team’s fourth consecutive win in La Liga, taking José Mourinho’s side to 27 points through the first 11 matches. That marks the 17th time in 96 seasons in Spain’s…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:21 PM
Real Madrid’s Hot Start Under Mourinho Is Nothing New
Key Things to Know
  • José Mourinho has overseen one-third of Real Madrid's best 11-game La Liga starts in the last 35 years.
  • Real Madrid reached 27 points from 11 matches following a 3-0 victory against Racing Santander.
  • The start marks the 17th time in 96 La Liga seasons that Real Madrid has earned at least 27 points early on.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Real Madrid reached 27 points through their first 11 La Liga matches following a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander. Don Amancio highlights that a third of the club's best starts over the last 35 years have occurred under manager José Mourinho, who has overseen three of Madrid's 17 historical campaigns reaching at least 27 points at this stage.

Mourinho previously guided the club to 29 points in 2010/11 and 28 points in 2011/12 through 11 matchdays. The squad has scored 28 goals this season, matching their 2022/23 tally under Carlo Ancelotti, while creating an average of four big chances per league fixture.

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