Real Madrid witness remarkable improvement in injury record under Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid witness remarkable improvement in injury record under Jose Mourinho Real Madrid have undergone a clear transformation on the pitch, with their performances improving in recent weeks. Los Blancos secured eight consecutive victories across all competitions before the November international break. The team have rediscovered their collective discipline and willingness to play for one another and commit to the cause. However, another significant improvement has taken place behind the scenes. According to Diario AS , Real Madrid have seen a dramatic reduction in muscle injuries this season. Real Madrid’s injury problems have reduced considerably Captain Federico Valverde is the only player to have missed a match through a new muscle injury since the start of the season. The contrast with last season is striking. At the same stage of the 2025/26 season, Los Blancos had accumulated 39 absences. Federico Valverde is the only player to have suffered muscular discomfort since the start of the season. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) That figure increased to 62 when including players carrying injuries from the previous season or pre-season. Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos and Franco Mastantuono headlined the list. This season, Rodrygo, Thiago Pitarch, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio have also faced fitness problems, but their injuries began before the start of the campaign. Jose Mourinho’s approach paying dividends Mourinho’s emphasis on physical preparation, careful management of playing time and monitoring of individual training workloads have been important factors behind the improvement. Having a healthier squad has allowed Los Blancos to enjoy greater continuity and Mourinho to instil his principles more effectively. Whatever Mourinho seems to be doing at Madrid seems to be working. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) This has also allowed the players in the starting XI to build better relationships and develop a greater understanding of one another. Another major reason for this is the Portuguese manager’s excellent management of playing time, helping keep everyone fresh. The only player Mourinho has not rotated much is Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman playing the full 90 minutes in almost every game. Whatever the Portuguese manager has been doing so far seems to be working well, and it remains to be seen how Madrid’s injury record holds up over the course of the season.