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Barcelona could not reach Jose Mourinho's record at Real Madrid » The “Galacticos” keep the “craziest” milestone in La Liga history


Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:24 p.m. / Updated Sunday, May 24, 2026, 2:24 p.m.

Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho, the next coach of the “galacticos”, continue to hold one of the most impressive records in the history of the Spanish championship, after FC Barcelona missed at the end of the season the chance to approach the milestone established 14 years ago.

The Catalans surprisingly lost in the latter stages of the La Liga season, and Real Madrid's record of 100 points in 2011/2012 remains intact.

Barcelona lost 1-0 to Alaves and were then beaten 1-3 by Valencia to finish the season with 94 points, six lengths clear of Mourinho's side's historic performance.

Mourinho's Real Madrid still dominate La Liga history

The 2011/2012 season remains one of the most dominant in the history of Spanish football.

Under the command of Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid finished the championship with:

That season, Madrid won the title at a time when duels with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona dominated Spanish football.

Mourinho also has the best win percentage in Real Madrid history

The Portuguese continues to hold another impressive record on the Madrid bench. Among managers who have managed at least 50 matches at Real Madrid, Mourinho has the best winning percentage in the club's history: 71.9%.

The Portuguese technician coached Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, during which time he conquered:

  • The League

  • Spanish Cup

  • Spanish Super Cup

Mourinho, in pole-position to return to Real Madrid

The press from Spain and Portugal write that the current coach of Benfica is one of the options considered for a return to the “Santiago Bernabeu”.

Florentino Perez still rates Mourinho and the Portuguese is now the main favorite to return to Real Madrid for a second spell. Benfica are currently on the podium in Portugal, and Mourinho has just one game left on the bench for the Lusitanians this season, after which he will return to the 'Santiago Bernabeu'.

Since the Portuguese's departure in 2013, Real Madrid have won four La Liga titles, while Barcelona have captured seven and Atletico Madrid two.

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