Mourinho plans to use 21-year-old star more often in double pivot role after impressive displays

Mourinho plans to use 21-year-old star more often in double pivot role after impressive displays

Tue, October 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC·

Mourinho discovers potential long-term midfield solution as Real Madrid star shines against Sevilla

Jose Mourinho may have found the answer to Real Madrid’s midfield problems after Arda Guler delivered an outstanding performance in a deeper role.The Portuguese manager started the Turkish internati...

Mourinho talks Guler, Valverde, Diomande, Vinicius, Militao after Real Madrid 4-1 Sevilla

Jose Mourinho had plenty to discuss after Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu, but Arda Guler’s apparent elbow on Peque became one of the main talking points of his pos...

Ex-Real Madrid star warns Mourinho about Vinicius, Mbappe: ‘Play improves when they have only one of the two’

Real Madrid’s emphatic 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday night has prompted widespread praise for Jose Mourinho’s side. The Portuguese coach made three changes to his starting line-up following Vinic...

'Put gloves on him and he plays goalkeeper!' – Jose Mourinho makes wild Federico Valverde claim

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho praised the extraordinary versatility of captain Federico Valverde following his brilliant performance at right-back against Sevilla. Mourinho also backed young winger Yan Diomande, comparing his development process to Vinicius Junior's early days at the club.

Bellingham, la palabra secreta: Güler cambia los planes de Mourinho antes del Clásico

Giro inesperado antes del Clásico

Jose Mourinho encuentra el equilibrio

Madrid, 18 oct (EFE).- Jose Mourinho, que había dicho que no es "cabezón", analizó a su Real Madrid y, ante el Sevilla, decidió que merecía la pena probar a deshacer el doble pivote Tchouaméni-Valverde. Mandó al uruguayo al lateral, dio entrada a Güler en el centro y encontró el tan ansiado equilibrio entre la confianza defensiva y la "avalancha de juego ofensivo".

Real Madrid midfielder could play in makeshift role in El Clasico vs Barcelona

Federico Valverde’s position is shaping up to be one of the key tactical questions for Real Madrid ahead of their trip to Barcelona on Sunday. According to MARCA, the Real Madrid captain is expected...

Mourinho has no plans to change 28-year-old Real Madrid star’s secondary role – report

Jose Mourinho remains unconvinced by Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid, with the England international struggling to establish himself as a regular starter and facing growing competition for a pla...

Mourinho: “Fede and Arda’s best positions? On the pitch”

He spoke before playing RB Leipzig

La revolución de Mourinho se enciende en Madrid: mensaje incendiario antes del Clásico

El portugués apuesta por las sorpresas

Jose Mourinho dismisses Arda Guler red card claims after Real Madrid beat Sevilla

Jose Mourinho has dismissed allegations that Arda Guler should have been sent off during Real Madrid's comprehensive victory over Sevilla. The Portuguese manager insisted he had not seen any footage of the alleged elbow on Gerard Fernandez, accusing his counterpart of deflecting from the final result.

Mourinho talks Vinicius, Guler, Valverde, Mbappe, Espi, Diomande ahead of Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig

Jose Mourinho has made it clear that reputation alone will not guarantee a starting place at Real Madrid, with Vinicius Jr. facing the same performance demands as the rest of the squad ahead of their ...

Jose Mourinho: “Valverde is one of the most versatile players in football”

«¡Ponle unos guantes y juega de portero!»: Jose Mourinho hace una insólita afirmación sobre Federico Valverde

El entrenador del Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho, elogió la extraordinaria versatilidad del capitán Federico Valverde tras su brillante actuación como lateral derecho ante el Sevilla. Mourinho también mostró su apoyo al joven extremo Yan Diomande y comparó su proceso de desarrollo con los primeros días de Vinicius Junior en el club.

Fluid attack, Midfield experiment | Three takeaways from Real Madrid 4-1 Sevilla

Real Madrid put four goals past Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu last night in what was their best showing of the season so far.Jose Mourinho made multiple personnel and tactical changes to the lineup...

Real Madrid boss Mourinho’s blueprint to destabilise Barcelona in El Clasico – report

Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid stare at a massive week ahead, with a big UEFA Champions League game midweek and El Clasico scheduled for the weekend.Los Blancos, in that sense, have found momentum at t...

Valverde como lateral, novedad en el Real Madrid ante un Sevilla con dos cambios

Madrid, 18 oct (EFE).- Jose Mourinho, técnico del Real Madrid, decidió alinear a Fede Valverde en el lateral derecho en el once titular para el encuentro de la novena jornada de LaLiga EA Sports de este domingo ante el Sevilla en el Santiago Bernabéu.

🥐 Güler in the spotlight; Sergio Ramos: 5️⃣ stories shaping Monday

Real Madrid rediscovered their sparkle with an emphatic rout of Sevilla in a match that saw Arda Güler take charge, while Madrid fans celebrated Kylian Mbappé’s clinical finishing and Yan Diomand�...

🥐 Güler, centre of attention; Sergio Ramos: 5️⃣ stories shaping Monday

Real Madrid rediscovered their sparkle with an emphatic thrashing of Sevilla in a clash where Arda Güler took charge, as Madrid fans celebrated Kylian Mbappé’s clinical finishing and Yan Diomandé...

4-1. Güler destapa el tarro de las esencias

Madrid, 18 oct (EFE).- Con Güler en la medular el Real Madrid encontró el rumbo después de cuatro encuentros a la deriva y al borde del desaste con la pareja Valverde-Tchouaméni y ganó 4-1 al Sevilla bajo el influjo del jugador turco, que por fin dio algo de sentido al fútbol del equipo de José Mourinho, con Mbappé y Diomande cercanos a su mejor versión y enchufados en el arte del gol.