Mourinho insists all 24 Real Madrid players have equal chance after Sevilla win

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said after a 4-1 LaLiga victory over Sevilla that he does not have favourites and believes all 24 players in his squad have an equal chance to start matches. Speaking after the Sunday night win, Mourinho pointed to the starts given to Endrick and Yan Diomande while Vinicius Junior serves a four‑match ban, adding that meritocracy cannot be measured.

The comment highlights Mourinho’s reliance on squad depth as Real Madrid sit third in the league with 21 points and prepare to face rivals Barcelona in their next fixture. By rotating players and insisting everyone is ready, Mourinho aims to keep fatigue low and maintain competitiveness across a busy schedule. For Nigerian fans who follow European football, this approach shows how top clubs manage player workload and could offer lessons for local teams dealing with congested calendars.

Will Mourinho’s equal‑opportunity rotation help Real Madrid overcome Barcelona and close the gap on the league leaders, or will limited playing time affect team cohesion ahead of the crucial El Clasico?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/laliga-i-dont-have-11-real-madrid-players-who-deserve-to-play-mourinho/