Mourinho: Real Madrid's dressing room is happy and calm

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho praised the team spirit and cohesion within his squad, emphasizing that the positive atmosphere in the dressing room is one of the main reasons for the club's impressive results, following their 3-0 victory over Valencia in La Liga. Mourinho affirmed that his players have shown clear improvement both individually and collectively, noting that their defensive discipline was not solely a result of tactical work, but also stemmed from the players' commitment and cooperation throughout the match. The Portuguese coach stated in comments published on the club's official website: "The players are responding brilliantly, both individually and as a team. There has been significant improvement, and our possession of the ball for extended periods has reduced our need to work defensively. When we lost the ball, our reaction was always excellent." He added: "This team is very cohesive, very united, and has a great spirit," referring to the harmony that prevails within the group both on and off the pitch. Despite Real Madrid's eight consecutive victories, Mourinho stressed the need to remain calm and avoid excessive celebration, considering winning a normal occurrence for a club of Real Madrid's stature. He explained that the dressing room is in a happy and stable atmosphere, despite the celebrations and loud music the players play after matches, emphasizing that what matters most to him is maintaining focus and the desire to achieve further success. Conversely, the Portuguese coach expressed concern about the physical fatigue affecting several of his players before the international break, as most of them are preparing to join their national teams starting Monday. Mourinho said the players need to recover and overcome muscle fatigue, considering the team's physical condition his only current concern. He also criticized the fixture schedule due to the congested fixture list and frequent travel in recent times, urging the league to take into account the teams' circumstances, especially after a series of matches and continuous travel from Sunday to Saturday. Mourinho concluded by emphasizing that this program was extremely tiring, explaining that while its implementation was possible, it placed a heavy burden on the players at a time when Real Madrid needed to maintain their physical readiness to continue their positive run of results.