According to a report by Madrid Universal published on Friday, October 30, Lopez believes Real Madrid are currently enjoying an impressive run of form. He also praised Jose Mourinho for improving the team's organisation, discipline and overall competitiveness in recent weeks.

Real Madrid will enter Sunday's fixture with considerable confidence after recording five consecutive victories. Their recent success includes an impressive El Clasico victory over Barcelona, further demonstrating their strength and determination under Mourinho's leadership.

Speaking about the upcoming contest, Lopez acknowledged the quality within the Madrid squad and described the Spanish giants as an exceptional team. He also recognised the influence of their manager and the work he has done to make the side more difficult to defeat.

"Real Madrid are one of the best clubs in the world. They have extraordinary players and are very well managed," he said, as quoted by AS.

The Racing Santander manager also cautioned his players against concentrating too much on Kylian Mbappe, explaining that Real Madrid possess several footballers capable of producing match-winning performances.

"It is not just Mbappe. Any player can be brilliant, and it will be incredible to face them," he explained.

Lopez further highlighted Madrid's ability to secure victories even when their opponents enjoy greater possession. According to him, the team does not necessarily need to control proceedings throughout a match to create decisive opportunities.

"Real Madrid don't need to dominate the game to beat you. They find the goals first, and then the football," Lopez said.

He also praised Mourinho's tactical approach, particularly the team's defensive discipline, collective effort and ability to exploit spaces during counter-attacks.

With Sunday's encounter approaching, Racing Santander must identify an effective strategy to limit Madrid's attacking threat. Lopez understands the difficulty of the assignment and knows his players will need concentration, discipline and determination to compete against the in-form visitors.