Derby Statements from Real Madrid Head Coach Jose Mourinho
Ahead of the Atletico Madrid derby, Jose Mourinho compared matches from his career and evaluated football cultures in different countries.
Real Madrid Head Coach Jose Mourinho made striking statements comparing derby atmospheres throughout his career ahead of the seventh-week La Liga match against Atletico Madrid.
Derby Excitement in La Liga
As Real Madrid prepares to play a critical derby match against Atletico Madrid in the 7th week of La Liga, head coach Jose Mourinho made evaluations ahead of the fixture.
Derbies in His Career
The experienced manager compared the derby matches he has played in different countries throughout his career, pointing out that the football atmosphere and fan attitudes between countries show major differences.
The Atmosphere in Italy Was Surprising
Stating that the football environment in Italy surprised him, Mourinho expressed that during the Milan and Inter derby, there was not as much intense hatred between fans and clubs as he had expected, and that this came as a surprise.
Portugal and Turkey Comparison
Emphasizing that the football culture in Portugal and Turkey operates very differently, Jose Mourinho gave the examples of Portugal and Turkey regarding the likelihood of people wearing different jerseys coexisting on the street.