Never underestimate The Special One – Mourinho’s masterclass destroys Flick’s Barca

Never write off The Special One. Jose Mourinho returned to the El Clasico spotlight with a tactical masterclass, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou and proving that his knack for delivering on the biggest occasions remains as sharp as ever.Thirteen years after his last appearance in this fixture as Madrid boss, Mourinho once again had Barcelona in his grip. I've seen enough, Jose Mourinho executing a knee slide at 63 years old proves that he's the special one. He is passion. He is football heritage. What a manager. https://t.co/CteECM5qMZ— Zwë 🍟 (@ZwebackHD) October 25, 2026 His team absorbed the pressure, stayed disciplined when the hosts enjoyed possession and waited for their moments to strike. When Kylian Mbappe delivered the decisive blow late on, the Portuguese dropped to his knees in celebration – a familiar sight from a manager who has never done anything quietly.The victory extended Mourinho's unbeaten El Clasico run to six matches, with four wins and two draws. He became only the third Real Madrid manager to achieve that feat, joining legendary predecessors Miguel Munoz and Vicente del Bosque.But this was about more than another entry in the record books. Mbappe sinks Barca as Mourinho drops to his knees in El Clasico ecstasyBarcelona had won their previous nine domestic matches without defeat, and a victory would have sent them nine points clear at the top of La Liga. Instead, Mourinho's Madrid cut the gap to three points, turning the title race on its head."Real Madrid do not play to win at Camp Nou; Real Madrid play to win La Liga," Mourinho declared, making his priorities clear.The Portuguese was particularly pleased with the balance of his side, highlighting the combination of different midfield profiles that allowed Madrid to defend with discipline while retaining the quality to hurt Barcelona going forward."We could win with luck, but we won with calmness and with all merit," he said, giving the credit to a squad he praised for its hard work and readiness to deliver.Kenya U15 fight back twice to hold Niger, extend unbeaten run in BakuThat composure was central to Madrid's success. Barcelona may have enjoyed spells of control, but Mourinho's men refused to panic or abandon their plan. They remained organised, trusted their approach and found the decisive moment when it mattered most.The veteran coach also resisted the temptation to get carried away, insisting that one famous victory could not become an excuse for complacency."We need to continue like this and not go over the moon after this win," he warned.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055693##Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, meanwhile, admitted his team lacked the freshness required to make the difference in such a demanding contest."We missed the freshness," he said, acknowledging that small details had decided the game and insisting his players must recover and respond.