José Mourinho has added another individual accolade to his illustrious managerial career after being named La Liga Manager of the Month for October 2026, following an impressive run of victories with Real Madrid.
The Portuguese tactician received the award on Monday after guiding Los Blancos to a perfect record throughout October, winning all three of their league fixtures and strengthening the club’s position in the Spanish title race.
Mourinho’s outstanding month was highlighted by Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona in El Clásico, a result that further underlined his ability to deliver in some of football’s biggest encounters.
Before the highly anticipated meeting with Barcelona, Madrid had already demonstrated their impressive form with victories over Villarreal and Sevilla.
They began October with a convincing 4-1 win against Sevilla before recording a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal. Mourinho’s men then completed their flawless league run by defeating Barcelona 2-1 away from home in a fiercely contested El Clásico.
The victory against Barcelona was particularly significant, as it provided Madrid with a crucial advantage over their biggest domestic rivals and delivered another memorable moment in Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan manager has been tasked with restoring Real Madrid’s dominance in domestic and European football following his return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
His appointment generated considerable excitement among Madrid supporters, particularly because of his previous achievements during his first spell at the club between 2010 and 2013.
During that period, Mourinho famously guided Madrid to the 2011/12 La Liga title, ending Barcelona’s dominance under Pep Guardiola with a record-breaking campaign in which his team collected 100 points and scored 121 goals.
His return has brought renewed attention to his tactical approach, competitive mentality and ability to manage high-profile players under intense pressure.
According to La Liga, the October award recognises Mourinho’s work after Madrid won every league match they played during the month.
The Portuguese manager emerged ahead of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo in the final voting.
Mourinho succeeds Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who claimed the September award, and has now secured his first La Liga Manager of the Month honour of the 2026/27 campaign.
The recognition also provides another indication of Madrid’s encouraging progress under the experienced manager, whose immediate challenge is to maintain consistency as the season enters a demanding period.
For Mourinho, the award represents another milestone in a career that has included league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, alongside two UEFA Champions League trophies and several domestic and international honours.
However, individual recognition is unlikely to distract the 63-year-old from his bigger objective of delivering major silverware to Real Madrid.
With the Spanish title race expected to remain fiercely competitive, Mourinho will be determined to ensure that his side builds on October’s impressive performances and maintains the momentum needed to challenge for trophies across all competitions.
After conquering El Clásico and completing a perfect month, the Special One has once again reminded European football of his ability to make an immediate impact at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
