Mourinho eclipses Guardiola with record La Liga win rate as Real rally

Jose Mourinho has overtaken Pep Guardiola to claim the highest win percentage of any manager in La Liga, a milestone achieved as Real Madrid, known as Los Blancos, ride an eight‑game winning streak that has revitalised their campaign across all competitions.

His second spell at Real Madrid did not begin smoothly, with the manager needing time to organise the squad. The difficulty was compounded by Los Blancos signing several new players during the summer transfer window who required careful integration.

Early challenges and squad integration

After the first international break the side found cohesion and have now secured eight consecutive victories in all competitions. The latest triumph at Mestalla enabled Mourinho, now 63, to reach the remarkable milestone of the highest La Liga win percentage.

Record‑breaking win percentage

Mourinho has overseen at least 100 league matches, recording 97 wins from 126 La Liga encounters. That yields a 77 percent win rate, edging past Pep Guardiola’s 76.3 percent at Barcelona. The two managers enjoyed a long‑standing rivalry during Mourinho’s first Real Madrid tenure.

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Former Real Madrid coaches Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane sit third and fifth with win percentages of 71.1 percent and 67.8 percent respectively, while Xavi Hernández occupies fourth with 69.6 percent. Barcelona’s current boss Hansi Flick boasts a higher 79.3 percent but is excluded from the list, having managed only 87 league matches.

Mourinho’s recent tactical adjustments have strengthened the side, which have scored 24 goals during the eight‑game run and shown greater defensive commitment from attacking players. He is increasingly shaping the team into a cohesive unit rather than a collection of individuals.

Having previously guided Madrid to a historic 100‑point title in 2011/12, Mourinho now faces the challenge of matching Hansi Flick’s Barça, who have won the last two league titles, and it remains to be seen whether Los Blancos can sustain their momentum after the international break.