Koeman names Barcelona La Liga favourite and praises Mourinho

Ronald Koeman highlighted José Mourinho's experience at Real Madrid, pointed Barcelona as favorite and ruled out an immediate return to the benches. He also foresaw a tight contest between Real Madrid and Barcelona for the Spanish league title, praising Mourinho's experience and indicating Hansi Flick's team as the main favorite to win La Liga.

Derby of Golf and Mourinho's analysis

On the sidelines of the Derby of Golf, the former player and coach of the Catalans, who also spent time on Benfica's bench, analyzed the moment of the two teams.

“Mourinho, with his vast experience, knows what he has to do. He has a personality that attracts the press's interest. I saw Real Madrid showing strength against Barça. It will be a tight fight. Both squads are very good,” said the Dutch coach.

Despite the recent disappointment in the Clasico against the Merengues and the defeat against PSG, Koeman downplayed the latest negative results of the blaugrana side and kept confidence in Hansi Flick's playing proposal.

“Flick’s Barça takes many risks, but brings many things to football. Their style of play gives a lot to the fans. There are risks with the advanced defense. If there is no pressure with the ball… that became evident against Real Madrid. But they are on a good track. There is no reason to get nervous about the two defeats, against PSG and Real Madrid. It is possible to lose against PSG. I see Barça strong, they have a great team and a great coach. Barça is the big favorite for LaLiga,” he added.

Without a club since he left the Netherlands national team, Ronald Koeman also ruled out an immediate return to active duty.

“For now, I will not coach. In the future, I don’t know. At this moment, I am focused on family. I am happy to live here, between Barcelona and the Netherlands,” he concluded.