Jose Mourinho is collecting trophies again in Spain. The Real Madrid coach has been crowned La Liga Manager of the Month for October 2026, according to NotJustOk, after his side won every league match they played in the month.
The award is the Portuguese manager's first monthly honour of the 2026/27 campaign, and it comes as recognition for a strong beginning to his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, the report said.
A perfect month for Los Blancos
Real Madrid played three La Liga games in October and took maximum points from all of them. The run started with a narrow 1-0 win against Villarreal, followed by a convincing 4-1 defeat of Sevilla.
The standout result, however, was the El Clasico. Mourinho's men edged Barcelona 2-1 in the biggest fixture in Spanish football, a win NotJustOk described as one that boosted Madrid's standing in the race for the league title.
Simeone and Matarazzo miss out
Mourinho did not win the prize unopposed. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo were also on the shortlist, but the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager came out on top.
For Nigerian fans who have followed Mourinho through his years in the Premier League, the honour is another reminder that the self-styled Special One still knows how to win. The publication credited his tactics, his focus on a well-organised defence and his knack for drawing top performances from his players as key reasons behind Madrid's form.
What it means for the season
The report added that the award adds to Mourinho's long list of personal accolades and should give the veteran coach extra confidence as he tries to keep Real Madrid's momentum going and chase more trophies before the season ends.
Details such as the exact league table position of Real Madrid after October, and how the winner was chosen, were not given in the report.
- Based on reporting byNotJustOk: Jose Mourinho wins La Liga Manager of the month
