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José Mourinho returns to El Clásico after 13 years

Golazo Newsroom · Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 06:34

José Mourinho returns to El Clásico after 13 years
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  • José Mourinho is set to return to an El Clásico match for the first time in 13 years.
  • The Portuguese manager holds a record of five wins, five draws, and six losses against Barcelona.
  • Barcelona defender João Cancelo has expressed his desire for a victory in the upcoming match.

José Mourinho will return to the sidelines for an El Clásico encounter after a 13-year absence. The Portuguese coach previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, a period defined by his intense rivalry with Pep Guardiola.

Throughout his tenure at Real Madrid, Mourinho faced Barcelona on 17 occasions, securing five victories, five draws, and suffering six defeats. That era was also marked by the peak of the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Looking ahead to the upcoming fixture, Barcelona's João Cancelo has shared his thoughts on the match. The full-back stated that he hopes his team will be able to secure a win against Real Madrid.

Data source: ge, Record, Foto: Zafer / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 06:34

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