# El Clasico Reaction: Mourinho Masterclass!

An episode of [The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1807821669), 25 Oct 2026, 1 h 12 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO8855385905.mp3

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou as Kylian Mbappé scored twice and José Mourinho delivered a tactical masterclass against Hansi Flick! Sid, Jarod Hector, and Loconte break down an El Clásico victory that could prove decisive for Real Madrid's season. From Bernardo Silva's surprise inclusion and Jude Bellingham's domination of Rodri to Yan Diomande's outstanding performance, Madrid finally looked like a team capable of controlling Barcelona. We discuss Mourinho's midfield setup, Federico Valverde's transformation at right back, Aurélien Tchouaméni's defensive performance, and Eduardo Camavinga's decisive contribution to Mbappé's winner. We also examine Arda Güler's creative influence, Lamine Yamal's struggles, Bellingham's exhaustion, and Mourinho's questionable substitutions. Most importantly, what happens when Vinícius Júnior returns? Has Mourinho found his strongest eleven, and will club politics threaten Madrid's progress? YOUR HOSTS - Sid (@agarthasid) - Jarod Hector (@JarodHector) - Loconte (@Loconteee) Follow The Real Deal (@realdealpodz) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Opening and introductions 01:15 Mourinho's masterclass: Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 04:50 Bernardo Silva's surprise start and Mourinho's tactical decisions 06:05 How Madrid controlled Barcelona's midfield and pressing 14:00 Yan Diomande's incredible performance and defensive work 20:08 Barcelona's equalizer, missed chances and Bellingham's fatigue 24:36 Mourinho's substitutions: Dumfries, Trent and Camavinga 29:54 Camavinga creates Mbappé's winner! Bellingham vs Rodri 33:47 Jude Bellingham's exhaustion and Madrid's dependence on him 38:48 Why Diomande has changed everything for Madrid's attack 40:50 Valverde at right back and Mourinho's new double pivot 44:40 Bernardo Silva, Tchouaméni and Madrid's defensive masterclass 49:47 Mbappé's brace, his movement and the Ballon d'Or debate 56:37 What happens when Vinícius returns? Madrid's biggest dilemma 1:01:05 Arda Güler's performance and his developing role 1:03:12 Rodrygo's return, rotating Bellingham and attacking alternatives 1:05:28 Trent vs Dumfries, squad politics and Mourinho's next decisions 1:08:56 Members, Discord, mailbags and closing thoughts

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