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Mourinho Prepares Real Madrid for Tough Valencia Clash

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

José Mourinho told reporters in Madrid that Real Madrid will face a difficult match against Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday, 9:00 pm CEST. He said the team should focus on the game rather than their run of seven consecutive wins, five of which were in La Liga. Mourinho noted that the squad arrived from Athens early in the morning and that the players have had two recovery days. He added that the match will be challenging, with Valencia’s coach being experienced and knowing what he wants. The coach also commented briefly on Cristiano Ronaldo’s national‑team retirement, saying it should be respected but that Ronaldo’s club career is not over. Mourinho praised Valverde, describing him as professional, humble, and a good example for teammates. He said he has rotated players after the AEK game, with Militão and Rüdiger performing well and Konaté and Huijsen expected to play next. Mourinho expressed no concern about the upcoming match against Atlético or Barcelona, stating that he would like either to drop points. He also mentioned that tributes will be organized for Jesús across competitions, and that the tribute should reflect what Jesús would have wanted. Mourinho emphasized that the team’s priority is the next matches and that player management should keep them at their best. He concluded that the upcoming game against Valencia will be very tough and that the team must be at its best to win.