# Mourinho and Real Madrid set for El Clásico as veteran coach stays true to familiar style

José Mourinho and Real Madrid are preparing for a clásico, with the veteran coach described as older and calmer but still relying on the tactics that made his name. The match matters because it puts Mourinho's familiar methods and Madrid's readiness under scrutiny.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/24/la-liga-clasico-barcelona-real-madrid-jose-mourinho) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:26 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/26/mourinhos-plan-comes-together-as-real-madrid-relaunch-with-clasico-statement) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:35:26 GMT