Real Madrid have put together eight consecutive victories across all competitions, and renowned journalist Manolo Lama has attributed this run to four correct decisions taken by coach José Mourinho.
Lama’s analysis on "El Tertulión"
On his Cope radio programme "El Tertulión", Manolo Lama sat alongside Juanma Castaño and laid out what he saw as the real reasons behind Real Madrid's current winning run. He spoke of "coach José Mourinho taking four correct decisions", directly linking those choices to the team’s recent success.
Using Fede Valverde at right-back
Manolo Lama identified playing Fede Valverde at right-back as one of Mourinho's decisions. He said Mourinho convinced the Uruguayan to accept the role, despite Valverde's previous admissions that he dislikes the position.
Pairing Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler
Discussing the attacking setup, Lama highlighted "fielding two talented players together, Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler", presenting the decision to use Bernardo Silva and Arda Güler together as another of Mourinho’s key calls.
Vinícius suspension and collective work
Manolo Lama noted that Vinícius Júnior was serving a four-match suspension after being sent off against Villarreal, while also underlining Mourinho's "successful start" with him.
Addressing the team’s work ethic, Lama said Mourinho "convinced ten players in the team of the necessity of collective work for the team to succeed, and that it is fine if the striker does not run, but the other ten players must run". He added that "it is not the same if one player does not run in the match as if two players do not run".
