Jose Mourinho Called Real Madrid’s Win ‘Madness,’ and He Thinks Courtois Was Robbed of MVP

Real Madrid kicked off their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, but head coach Jose Mourinho was anything but satisfied, calling the game a “madness” despite securing three crucial points.

The Boss Rips into Real’s Lack of Control, Despite the W

Man, you’d think a Champions League opening win would have a coach buzzing, right? Not for Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid squeaked past Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabeu. He told the media the game could have ended 5-1 or even 6-1 for his squad, but then he dropped the bombshell: it also could have finished 6-6. That’s right, a draw with twelve goals! Mourinho straight-up called it a “crazy game,” a “madness” he absolutely hated because his team lacked any real control. He wants five, six, seven goals, sure, but with absolute command, not needing an “absolutely incredible goalkeeper” to bail them out.

And speaking of the keeper, Mourinho was NOT happy about the MVP award. He said whoever picked the MVP was “sleeping,” because if it wasn’t Thibaut Courtois, it would never be given to him. Fede Valverde actually took the honors, and while Mourinho gave him credit for a “great interpretation” of their strategy on his goal, the message was clear: Courtois was the real hero. This win was far from straightforward, folks, with Real Madrid having to soak up a ton of pressure.

Mourinho’s Hands Were Tied, Vinicius Working Harder Than Ever

Mourinho wasn’t just mad at the “madness” on the field, he was frustrated with his own coaching situation. He admitted he couldn’t do things he wanted, like making changes sooner or compacting the team quicker. He pointed right to Inter’s goal, saying “clearly the defensive intensity has already dropped.” Against a “great team” like Inter, with “a thousand options” making changes, Mourinho felt he couldn’t inject the intensity or make the midfield swaps he needed. It was a “very tough match” but those three points are super important for qualification.

Then there’s the Vinicius Junior situation. Fans were whistling, but Mourinho wasn’t about to trash the faithful. He respects Vini, acknowledging the kid isn’t “at his best.” We all see it, but Vini knows it too. Mourinho was clear: “He is working hard to be the Vinicius who decides game after game.” Even when he’s not hitting full stride, he’s “working harder than ever” in training and matches. That’s the kind of grit you gotta respect, even when the results aren’t all there yet.

So, Real Madrid grabs three massive points in their Champions League opener, getting them three points closer to qualification. But man, listening to Jose Mourinho, it sounds like there’s a lot to clean up. They got the win, but the “madness” and lack of control definitely gave him a headache. You gotta wonder if they can find that control before their next big test in this tough group stage.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.