# Mourinho warns Real Madrid to control before Atletico derby

> Mourinho urges Real Madrid to stop losing match control ahead of Atletico derby.
- Title: Mourinho warns Real Madrid to control before Atletico derby
- Summary: Mourinho urges Real Madrid to stop losing match control ahead of Atletico derby. Real Madrid's coach Mourinho warns team must regain match control before La…
- Keywords: jose mourinho, real madrid, atletico madrid, la lig, diego simeone, vinicius junior, kylian mbappe, jude bellingsham, ballon d'or, ceuta, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/19/mourinho-wants-real-madrid-to-stop-losing-control-before-atletico-derby/235748
- Published: 2026-09-19T11:13:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jose mourinho, real madrid, atletico madrid, la lig, diego simeone, vinicius junior, kylian mbappe, jude bellingsham, ballon d'or, ceuta, news, world
## Mourinho's warning
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits team struggles to control matches.
## Current standings
Real Madrid trails Barcelona by three points in La Liga.
## Defensive concerns
Madrid's defense remains weak despite attacking strength.
## Atletico threat
Diego Simeone's Atletico poses strategic challenges to Madrid.
## Shirt controversy
Vinicius and teammates partially wore Ceuta support shirts.
## Mourinho's focus
Mourinho wants Vinicius to return to his lethal form.
## Mbappe's Ballon d'or
Mbappe aims to boost Ballon d'or campaign with derby win.
## Derby stakes
Madrid must avoid losing points to Barcelona in title race.
## What happens next
Real Madrid aims to win derby to maintain title race pressure.
## Key takeaway

Real Madrid's coach Mourinho warns team must regain match control before La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid to avoid losing title race momentum.