Mourinho named Manager of the Month after perfect October

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has been named La Liga Manager of the Month for October.

The Portuguese manager won the award after Madrid had a perfect month with a 100 percent win record, including a 2-1 victory in El Clásico against FC Barcelona.

La Liga announced this on its X account on Monday.

“Real Madrid’s coach is the Coach of the Month for October in #LALIGAEASPORTS,” the post said.

Mourinho received the recognition after leading Madrid to a perfect month in the Spanish league, winning all three of their matches.

Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, Sevilla 4-1, and Barcelona 2-1, defeating their arch-rivals in their first meeting this season.

So far this season, Madrid has only lost two games, falling 1-0 at Real Betis and 2-1 against Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.

Currently, Madrid is second in the table, three points behind leaders Barcelona.

Mourinho has made a strong return to Madrid this season. His team has hit a good run of form in recent weeks, earning him this award after coming back to the Bernabeu for a second time in his famous coaching career.

The 63-year-old, known for his charisma and outspoken nature, previously coached Madrid from 2010 to 2013. During that time, he won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Mourinho takes over the award from Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who won it in September for leading his team through a strong series of results.