Jude Bellingham has praised Jose Mourinho’s influence at Real Madrid after the Spanish side began their UEFA Champions League league-phase campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Bellingham was asked about working with Mourinho during a post-match interview conducted by Peter Schmeichel. The England midfielder spoke positively about the standards established by the Portuguese coach and his staff, both on and off the pitch.
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Translated into English, Bellingham said: “Amazing. He and his staff have set standards on and off the pitch.”
Schmeichel then asked the Real Madrid midfielder to explain what he meant by those standards.
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His comments were translated as: “The values that are instilled in the team. We understand what he expects from us, we are all on the same page.”
The midfielder’s assessment followed Real Madrid’s narrow victory against Inter Milan in the opening round of the competition’s league phase. The result gave Mourinho’s side a winning start to their European campaign, with the home team securing a 2-1 success against the Italian club.
Bellingham’s remarks focused on the wider impact of Mourinho’s work rather than the details of the match itself. He highlighted the values being introduced to the squad and suggested that the players have a clear understanding of what their manager demands from them.
The 2026 return marks Mourinho’s second spell at Real Madrid. He previously managed the club between 2010 and 2013 before returning in June.
His latest period in charge has now begun with a home Champions League victory, while Bellingham’s comments indicate that the manager’s influence is already being felt in the team’s approach both during matches and in their work away from the pitch.