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José Mourinho is once again reminding the football world why he earned the nickname 'The Special One', with the Portuguese tactician overseeing a remarkable run of results that has seen Real Madrid bring several impressive unbeaten records to an end.
The Real Madrid manager has become a nightmare for opponents who enter matches enjoying lengthy unbeaten runs, with Inter Milan, AS Roma, Barcelona and Racing Santander all falling victim to his side's impressive performances.
Mourinho's latest achievement came on Sunday, November 1, when Real Madrid defeated Racing Santander 3-0 away from home in a La Liga encounter at El Sardinero. The victory ended Racing's unbeaten home run in the Spanish top flight and further strengthened Madrid's position in the title race.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute before Jude Bellingham doubled the advantage in the 21st minute. Young forward Yan Diomande completed the scoring in the 36th minute with an excellent strike from outside the penalty area.
The result was another statement of intent from Mourinho's men, who have now registered six consecutive victories across all competitions, demonstrating the growing confidence and understanding within the squad.
However, Racing Santander is not the only club to have suffered at the hands of the Portuguese manager this season.
Earlier in the campaign, Mourinho's Real Madrid ended Inter Milan's impressive six-month unbeaten run, handing the Italian giants a defeat after months of maintaining their strong form.
AS Roma also experienced a similar fate when they came up against the Spanish giants. The Italian side had gone five months without defeat before Mourinho's men brought that impressive sequence to an end.
Perhaps the most significant result came against Barcelona in El Clásico.
The Catalan giants had enjoyed a remarkable 17-month unbeaten home run in La Liga and had established themselves as one of Europe's most difficult teams to beat. However, Mourinho's return to the famous rivalry proved decisive as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory at Camp Nou.
Mbappé scored twice in that encounter, handing Madrid a crucial victory while bringing Barcelona's remarkable home record to an end.
The victory also carried significant importance in the Spanish title race, with Real Madrid closing the gap on their fierce rivals.
Mourinho's influence has been evident in the team's improved organisation, attacking efficiency and ability to deliver results in high-pressure encounters. His experience in European football has once again become a valuable asset as Madrid pursue domestic and continental success.
For a manager who has built his reputation on winning major trophies and delivering results against the biggest clubs, the latest achievements add another interesting chapter to his already decorated coaching career.
With Real Madrid now enjoying six consecutive victories, attention will turn to whether Mourinho can maintain the momentum and guide the Spanish giants to more silverware.
One thing is becoming increasingly clear: under Mourinho, even the most impressive unbeaten records are no guarantee of survival.
The Special One is making his presence felt once again, and European football is taking notice.