Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho highlighted his side's collective strength and addressed several of the team’s biggest individual names during his press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Málaga.
Asked about Jude Bellingham, Mourinho praised the England midfielder’s current form and importance to the side, while also stressing that Real Madrid’s success cannot be reduced to its biggest stars. On the Golden Ball, Mourinho rejected the idea that the award should simply follow collective trophies. “You cannot give the Ballon d’Or because someone won the Champions League or the World Cup,” he said. Mourinho’s message comes after a strong start to his second spell at the Bernabéu, with Madrid winning their opening two league matches and the team’s attacking trio already making an impact.
Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho highlighted his side's collective strength and addressed several of the team’s biggest individual names during his press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Málaga.
Asked about Jude Bellingham, Mourinho praised the England midfielder’s current form and importance to the side, while also stressing that Real Madrid’s success cannot be reduced to its biggest stars. On the Golden Ball, Mourinho rejected the idea that the award should simply follow collective trophies. “You cannot give the Ballon d’Or because someone won the Champions League or the World Cup,” he said. Mourinho’s message comes after a strong start to his second spell at the Bernabéu, with Madrid winning their opening two league matches and the team’s attacking trio already making an impact.
