José Mourinho praised his Real Madrid squad after securing an eighth consecutive victory, a 3-0 win over Valencia. The manager described a 'happy dressing room' while jokingly criticizing the 'horrible, loud music' his players used to celebrate. Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, and Kylian Mbappé all found the scoresheet, moving Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The win marked Mourinho's 97th league victory in charge, placing him on the verge of a historic century. Despite the success, Mourinho expressed concern over player fatigue ahead of the international break, noting that recovery efforts are hampered by national team duties.
Madrid overcame a rocky start to the season, with the recent form showcasing stability under Mourinho's second spell. The team has not experienced 'chaos' since a loss to Atlético Madrid in September, maintaining a calm and balanced environment. Valverde opened the scoring early, followed by goals from Güler and Mbappé. Valencia finished the match with ten men after José Gayà's red card. Madrid will next face Celta Vigo after a two-week break.
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