Recent remarks as printed in English by the press, each with its source
on the Clásico against Barcelona at Camp Nou, LaLiga
“If we win today but lose at El Sardinero, it counts for nothing, because Madrid isn't playing to win at the Camp Nou. They're playing to win the championship.”
Source Al Jazeera (2026-10-26) · Asharq Al-Awsat (2026-10-26)
press conference before the Clásico, when it was put to him that the match would show where his side stood
“Real Madrid wins titles with Mourinho.”
after Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig, Champions League
“Today Bernardo made me forget about Arda and Camavinga made me forget about Tchouaméni.”