The Global Madridista

Real Madrid was lucky to leave Mestalla without any injuries. Not only did Real Madrid play an excellent match, but the team showed patience and composure in the face of constant aggression by Valencia players and deliberately complacent refs. Real Madrid look better than in recent memory and La Liga remains the most corrupt league in the world.

Real Madrid must win tomorrow and Mourinho needs to show the world he has learned his lesson. Our play in Athens was a stark reminder of what NOT to do and Mourinho needs to revert back to more convincing lineups. The problems are easy to identify and massive in terms of their impact. Real Madrid needs a victory tomorrow. And Mourinho must do his part.

Real Madrid survives in Athens thanks to a missile by Fede Valverde in the last gasps of a very frustrating match. Just when we thought Mourinho had learned his lessons, he completely lost the plot tonight. Our momentum has hit the bakes and Mourinho has only himself to blame.

Real Madrid's victory in Santander was a tale of two halves. The first half showed the very best of the squad, speed, verticality and finishing. The second half was a disappointing episode of clock management which left a lot to be desired. But the general trajectory of the squad is very positive. And now suddenly, anything is possible.

Real Madrid showed its competitive DNA in a match that was very well prepared tactically. Real Madrid's speed on the counter proved lethal in the end. La Liga is still alive and with wind in the sails, the Champions League just got a lot more interesting.