Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid's pressing to receive proper credit after their 2-1 win over Inter. When Raul Gonzalez noted that both goals followed mistakes in the visitors' buildup, the coach agreed about the errors but emphasised that his players' pressure was the product of training.
The exchange took place on Movistar after the Champions League opener at the Bernabeu. Raul, making his first appearance as a pundit for the channel, also recognised Madrid's further chances but said Inter's goal had made the closing stages uncomfortable. Mourinho responded by highlighting Madrid's active role in forcing mistakes.
While defending his players, the coach acknowledged that both teams created too many dangerous situations. Madrid failed to convert enough chances to establish a safe margin and relied heavily on Thibaut Courtois's saves. Mourinho wanted greater efficiency in front of goal and less sustained pressure from the opposition.
Madrid were missing several players or managing others below full fitness, requiring tactical adjustments. Mourinho also defended Mbappe and Vinicius against mixed reactions from the crowd, stressing their effort. The post-match disagreement concerned how to evaluate the performance, while the opening three points remained with the hosts.