Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho Responds to Mbappe-Ronaldo Question

Recently, we spoke about Marc Cucurella and the whistles heard at certain moments of the match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu (as well as other topics the defender addressed). However, another person who spoke on this topic was Jose Mourinho, who, after his team's rout, held a press conference to address different points from that night.

"We already know the Bernabeu. And thank goodness it is that way. It is a consequence of its history. They pay to have their emotions. We are where we are because we can stay calm in the face of difficulties. We came across a Real (Sociedad) that we did not expect. The people were whistling because they want Madrid to crush, crush, and crush.

But the team was calm. A couple of whistles do not hurt anyone; they help you grow. In Spain, the teams are not afraid; it is not like in other championships. Here they want to play; there are good coaches, players..." He was also asked about what it feels like to return to what was his home from 2010 to 2013, when he had his first spell at the club and helped it break the hegemony of Pep Guardiola's Barcelona in the league.

"It is even more beautiful; it is more spectacular. Winning is fantastic. Before the match... many quiet years, as always, with the pre-match adrenaline, but calm. In the locker room, we spoke calmly; they made me enjoy myself as a coach and as someone who loves football. I am no longer one for emotions over matches. I am calm. I don't like them chanting my name. I care about the team and how we go home," he commented.

Finally, as expected, he couldn't avoid a question asking him to choose between Kylian Mbappe, the biggest figure in this second spell, and his biggest figure from that era, Cristiano Ronaldo. He quickly had to devise a way to give a politically correct answer without diminishing either of the two stars.

"I do not like to compare, but this guy is incredible. What he does, his hunger... I am very happy that he made history in the World Cup, the top scorer in World Cups. But I insist: the team has always been a team. And that is the most important thing. Kylian is not the typical attacker who waits. You do not have to teach these players anything.

The level was very high in all lines. From Mbappe, I value his worth in the group. I left him on the field in case he scored the fourth. With Vini, as soon as he scored, off. I would never have taken him out without the goal. I thought it was good for him to leave with the affection of the people."