Mourinho La Liga award celebrates Real Madrid’s perfect October, including victories over Villarreal, Sevilla and Barcelona
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October 2026 after guiding the Spanish giants to an impressive 100 per cent winning record in their league fixtures during the month.
La Liga announced the Portuguese coach as the award recipient on Monday, 9 November, following Real Madrid’s victories over Villarreal, Sevilla and arch-rivals Barcelona.
The award recognises Mourinho’s impressive start to the season, with his team demonstrating consistency and attacking quality across their October league matches.
Real Madrid began the month with a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal on 10 October before recording a convincing 4-1 win against Sevilla eight days later.
However, the standout result came on 25 October, when Mourinho’s men defeated Barcelona 2-1 in an entertaining El Clásico encounter at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice for Real Madrid, while Raphinha found the net for Barcelona.
The victory was particularly significant because it handed Madrid an important advantage over their fierce rivals in the early La Liga title race.
According to La Liga’s announcement, Mourinho secured the monthly recognition ahead of other nominees, including Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo and Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone.
The October award represents another milestone in Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital, where he previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
During his first spell, the Portuguese tactician won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup, establishing a memorable chapter in the club’s modern history.
His return in 2026 followed a three-year contract agreement, with Real Madrid appointing him to restore stability and strengthen the team’s competitiveness.
Mourinho’s latest recognition comes as Real Madrid continue to build momentum across domestic and European competitions.
The club’s impressive run has also extended beyond October, with further victories contributing to an eight-match winning streak across all competitions.
For Mourinho, the monthly award offers early recognition of his work at the Bernabéu and provides another talking point as Real Madrid pursue domestic and European honours during the 2026/27 campaign.
