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Mourinho surpasses Guardiola in La Liga best win-rate rankings

With 97 victories in 126 matches managed in La Liga, José Mourinho now boasts a 77% win rate in the Spanish championship, ahead of Pep Guardiola (76.3%) among coaches with at least 100 games.

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Mourinho surpasses Guardiola in La Liga best win-rate rankings
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José Mourinho has become the most successful coach in La Liga history by win percentage, surpassing Pep Guardiola following Real Madrid’s 3-0 away victory over Valencia in the 12th round of the Spanish championship.

The statistic, revealed by newspaper Marca, is clear-cut: the Portuguese coach now totals 97 victories in 126 matches managed in the Spanish championship, a win rate of 77%. Guardiola, among coaches who have managed at least 100 matches in La Liga, stopped at 76.3%.

Behind these two tacticians, the ranking comprises a roster exclusively made up of former Real Madrid and FC Barcelona coaches: Carlo Ancelotti (71.1%), Xavi (69.6%), Zinédine Zidane (67.8%) and Luis Enrique (64.4%).

When asked about this record at a press conference after the Valencia success, Mourinho initially downplayed it. “I don’t dwell on past figures, I focus on the present and we must win the next match,” he said. Before conceding a certain pride: “I wasn’t aware of it, but it’s obviously a source of pride because La Liga has had so many renowned coaches throughout its history. Reaching this level is a source of pride.”

Returned to the Merengue bench this summer, Mourinho is currently delivering a convincing start to the season, and this statistical record reinforces the legitimacy of his return to Santiago Bernabéu.

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