Mourinho named La Liga Manager of the Month after flawless October for Real Madrid

Abdullateef Fowewe

José Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October 2026 after guiding Real Madrid to a perfect record in the Spanish top flight, including a crucial El Clásico victory over Barcelona.

The Portuguese coach’s side won all three of their league matches during the month: a 1-0 win over Villarreal, a 4-1 thrashing of Sevilla, and a 2-1 triumph against Barcelona.

The El Clásico result, secured by a brace from Kylian Mbappé, proved the highlight of a dominant period for Los Blancos.

Mourinho edged out competition from Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone and Real Sociedad’s Pellegrino Matarazzo to claim the award.

He succeeds Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who took the September honour.

This marks the first Manager of the Month award of the season for Mourinho, who returned to Real Madrid in the summer of 2026 on a three-year contract for a second spell at the club.

The 63-year-old previously managed the Spanish giants between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup during that period.

Real Madrid currently sit second in the La Liga table, three points behind leaders Barcelona, as Mourinho continues his bid to restore the club’s domestic dominance.