Mourinho blames Real Madrid for errors after 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid secured a 4-1 LaLiga victory over Rayo Vallecano on September 13, 2026 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras adding the other goals. Despite the win, manager José Mourinho criticised his players for lapses in concentration, losing possession during build‑up, and failing to press effectively, noting that Rayo – who had not threatened in the first half – ended up with more shots on target.
Mourinho said he had expected the match to unfold this way given the team’s Champions League experience, and that the objective of starting strongly and wrapping up quickly had been achieved. Real Madrid’s next league fixture is against Elche at the Manuel Martínez Valero on Tuesday.
For Nigerian fans following European football, the result shows Madrid’s attacking potency but also highlights defensive frailties that could be exploited by stronger opposition. The upcoming Elche game offers a chance to see whether Mourinho’s critique translates into tighter performance.
Will Mourinho’s public rebuke sharpen the squad’s focus for the Elche encounter, or will the same mistakes resurface against a different opponent?