Mourinho’s Camp Nou record: How Real Madrid fared in away El Clasicos under Jose

Mourinho’s Camp Nou record: How Real Madrid fared in away El Clasicos under Jose Jose Mourinho will return to the Spotify Camp Nou tomorrow as Real Madrid take on arch-rivals Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season . The game is a must-win one for the Portuguese tactician and his team, given that Real Madrid are already six points behind Barcelona in the La Liga standings. However, Mourinho will return to the Catalans’ den with a mixed record from his time as Real Madrid manager, having taken charge of eight away matches against Barcelona between 2010 and 2013. The ‘Special One’ recorded two victories, three draws and three defeats, experiencing everything from the infamous 5-0 humiliation in his first league visit to decisive wins in the title race and Copa del Rey. Mourinho’s first Camp Nou visit ended in the infamous 5-0 defeat Mourinho’s first league visit to Barcelona came on 29 November 2010, when Real Madrid suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat. The result became one of the defining setbacks of his managerial career and an emblematic moment in the rivalry between the two clubs. Mourinho lost his first El Clasico 5-0 at Camp Nou. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) The encounter was played amid intense tension and ended with dismissals, underlining the hostility surrounding the fixture. It was a brutal introduction to the challenge of facing Barcelona at their home ground. Mourinho’s subsequent visits produced more competitive results. Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Camp Nou in the second leg of their 2011 Champions League semi-final, although Mourinho was suspended and unable to sit in the dugout. Barcelona progressed to the final. Los Blancos also lost 3-2 in the second leg of the 2011 Spanish Super Cup, while a 2-2 draw in the 2012 Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg was not enough to prevent their elimination. Real Madrid’s landmark victories under Mourinho at Camp Nou Mourinho’s first victory at Camp Nou arrived on 21 April 2012, when Real Madrid won 2-1 in La Liga. Goals from Sami Khedira and Cristiano Ronaldo secured a crucial result that helped the Merengues move decisively towards the league title. The victory was particularly significant because it came against a Barcelona side that had dominated much of the rivalry in the preceding years. Real Madrid’s success demonstrated their ability to turn the contest in their favour during Mourinho’s tenure. The Portuguese manager suffered another setback in the first leg of the 2012 Spanish Super Cup, with Barcelona winning 3-2. However, the teams drew 2-2 in their next league meeting at Camp Nou in October 2012. Mourinho’s last Clasico victory came in the Copa del Rey semi-final in 2013. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Mourinho’s final victory there came on 26 February 2013. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-1 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, securing progression to the final after the first leg had ended in a draw. It was another statement performance in a rivalry defined by tactical battles and high-pressure encounters. Mourinho’s Camp Nou record reflects a turbulent but ultimately competitive period for Real Madrid. The 5-0 defeat remains the most notorious result, yet his two victories were highly consequential: one helped Real Madrid secure the league title, while the other sent them through to the Copa del Rey final. His overall record is not dominant, but those wins showed that his Real Madrid side could overcome Barcelona on their own ground when the stakes were highest. That is exactly what his current team will need tomorrow as the Special One returns to Camp Nou.