Mourinho Named La Liga Coach of the Month for October

It’s official — José Mourinho has been handed La Liga’s Coach of the Month award for October, beating out Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone and Pellegrino Matarazzo to claim the prize. La Liga confirmed the news via their official social media channels on Monday, November 9th, and frankly, it’s hard to argue with the decision.

What Happened

Mourinho’s recognition comes on the back of a genuinely stunning run of form for Real Madrid. Between the end of the previous international break and the start of the most recent one, Los Blancos strung together eight consecutive wins across all competitions — with five of those victories coming specifically during the month of October. That kind of consistency is exactly the sort of thing that gets managers noticed, and La Liga’s voters clearly agreed, placing the Portuguese boss ahead of two highly respected rivals in Simeone and Matarazzo to hand him the monthly honour.

The announcement was made official through La Liga’s social media platforms, confirming Mourinho as the LaLiga EA Sports Coach of the Month for October 2026. For a manager with the profile and history of Mourinho, individual monthly awards aren’t exactly new territory — but this one carries extra weight given the quality of the competition he edged out. Diego Simeone, in particular, is one of the most decorated coaches in La Liga history and a perennial contender for these accolades.

What It Means for Real Madrid

Awards like this are more than just a pat on the back — they’re a signal of momentum, and Real Madrid right now have that in abundance. Eight wins on the spin is the kind of form that title challenges are built on, and the fact that it spans multiple competitions suggests this isn’t just a purple patch in one context but a wholesale team performance across the board.

For Madridistas, Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital — a manager synonymous with the club’s history, particularly the Liga title they won during his first stint in charge — has always carried enormous emotional weight. Seeing him rewarded formally for what he’s producing on the touchline right now will feel deeply satisfying for supporters who have backed his appointment. The “Special One” tag has long been a source of debate, but form like this has a way of silencing critics quickly.

It’s also worth noting that Mourinho has always been a manager who thrives when his teams are winning and momentum is high. His track record at clubs like Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and yes, Real Madrid in his first tenure, shows a coach who knows how to build on strong runs and translate form into silverware. Whether the current squad can sustain this level through the winter months and into the business end of the season will be the real test — but the foundations look solid right now.

What’s Next

With the latest international break now wrapping up, attention turns back to club football and the challenge of maintaining that eight-game winning streak. Real Madrid will be expected to keep the pressure on at the top of La Liga, while also managing their commitments in the Champions League — a competition that always looms large at the Bernabéu.

Mourinho will be desperate to keep this group sharp and focused as fixtures pile up. The coming weeks across both domestic and European competition will tell us a great deal about whether this Real Madrid side is simply in good form or whether they’re building something genuinely special under the returning Portuguese boss.

For now though, Madridistas can enjoy the moment. Coach of the Month, eight wins on the spin, and a manager who looks very much at home back in Madrid. Hala Madrid.

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