Mourinho Reveals Why He Skipped Real Madrid Press Conference

According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on X on Saturday, October 10, 2026, José Mourinho has explained why he did not hold a press conference, telling Real Madrid staff that he wants to remain on the touchline for upcoming matches.

The Portuguese coach reportedly made his position clear while explaining his decision to staff at the Spanish club.

“I want to be on the touchline vs Sevilla and Barcelona,” Mourinho said.

According to the report shared by Romano, the comment was also attributed to Spanish radio outlet COPE.

Mourinho’s statement points to his focus on being available on the touchline for Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures against Sevilla and Barcelona.

The two matches could be important for the club, with the coach seemingly prioritising his presence during the games over holding a press conference.

His decision not to address the media has drawn attention because of the significance of the fixtures ahead and the interest surrounding his role at Real Madrid.

Mourinho is known for his direct communication style, and his reported explanation has offered a brief insight into his immediate priorities.

Further details about the circumstances surrounding the press conference decision were not included in Romano’s post.

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