Mourinho makes honest admission After Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: “Of course I’m worried”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern after his team nearly squandered a 2-0 lead against Elche, eventually winning 3-2. Mourinho highlighted a recurring issue with his team's intensity and stability in the second half of matches.
Why it matters
The manager's public admission of concern reflects the high-pressure environment of professional football and tactical challenges facing the club.
Real Madrid spared their blushes on Tuesday, as they came away for <a href="https://siempremadrid.com/elche-2-3-real-madrid-match-review-la-liga/">their La Liga clash against Elche with a 3-2 victory</a>. They had been 2-0 up thanks to <a href="https://siempremadrid.com/video-arda-guler-scores-stunning-free-kick-before-kylian-mbappe-doubles-lead-for-real-madrid-against-elche/">goals from Matias Dituro (OG) and Kylian Mbappe</a>, but after the hosts brought it back to 2-2, Los Blancos needed a stoppage time winner from Carlos Espi to claim the three points.After the match, head coach Jose Mourinho spoke to the media at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. As per <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/mourinho-mi-unica-critica-es-que-podemos-matar-y-no-matamos-f202609-n/">Diario AS</a>, he delivered his assessment of the 90 minutes that took place between his Real Madrid side and Elche.“Three points and nothing more. It’s just Hala Madrid and nothing else. Obviously after the first half, we all had the feeling that we could score three, four or five in the second.
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