Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October after leading the Spanish giants to a perfect record in the competition during the period.
The Portuguese tactician earned the recognition after guiding Madrid to victories in all three of their league matches in October, including a 2-1 triumph over arch-rivals Barcelona in El Clásico.
La Liga announced Mourinho as the recipient of the award in a post on its official X account on Monday.
Madrid recorded a 1-0 victory over Villarreal before thrashing Sevilla 4-1 and defeating Barcelona 2-1 to complete an impressive month in the Spanish top flight.
The victory over Barcelona was particularly significant, as it marked Madrid’s first meeting with their fierce rivals this season.
Despite their impressive October performances, Los Blancos have suffered two league defeats this season, losing 1-0 to Real Betis and 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.
Madrid currently occupy second position in the La Liga standings, three points behind leaders Barcelona.
The award represents another milestone in Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabeu, where he previously managed between 2010 and 2013, winning the La Liga title, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup.
The 63-year-old succeeds Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who received the September Manager of the Month award following his side’s impressive performances.
