Mourinho: Valencia match is one of the toughest in the league

Real Madrid will host Valencia in Matchday 12 of La Liga tomorrow at 23.00. Ahead of the match, Jose Mourinho said the team is in good condition. Mourinho noted that the squad returned from Athens at 03.00 at night and stayed in Valencia so they could sleep a few more hours. He added that they carried out a recovery session yesterday and received positive feedback from the players. Mourinho said he expects a difficult game but that they will not dramatize the situation.

Mourinho described the Valencia match as one of the toughest in the league. He pointed out that Valencia have a very experienced coach with a clear football philosophy for his team, and stressed that they must be at their highest level to win. Saying it was not hard to see that Konate and Dean will play tomorrow, Mourinho noted that they will share minutes among the players who are available.

On Vinicius, Mourinho said the most important thing is the team. He reminded that the player has played in the last two Champions League matches, and explained that he will make the necessary assessment once the player returns to his normal level and is ready.

Mourinho also answered a question about the Atletico Madrid and Barcelona match to be played on Sunday. Saying he would like both teams to lose but that this is not possible, he stated that points will be dropped and that this would be the best news. Mourinho also noted that commemorative events will be held at all competitions and that this is meaningful.