Mourinho credits spirit and benches for win

Jose Mourinho, the head coach of Real Madrid, confirmed that his team deserved to win against Espanyol with a 2-1 result in the opening match of La Liga. He emphasized that the victory was due to the fighting spirit of his players and the effective contributions of the substitutes. He explained that strong control and continuous pressing, especially in the second half, were key factors in achieving the win. Mourinho highlighted that the collective effort and competitive spirit from all team members, including the substitutes, were decisive. He praised the three players in the squad—Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vinicius—stressing the importance of Bellingham’s proximity to the goal to enhance his effectiveness. He also noted that Vinicius’s experience with some fouls requires greater emotional control to avoid disqualification or stoppages, mentioning that the player needs to improve his reaction management. Furthermore, Mourinho stressed the necessity for all players to be ready to compete with Real Madrid across four tournaments consistently. He pointed out that the team needs a broad player base to achieve success and maintain continuity.

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