Jose Mourinho will return to beIN SPORTS as a pundit for next month's El Clasico.
Barcelona will take on Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 2, with the Catalan giants currently topping La Liga and leading capital city rivals Real by nine points.
Mourinho is ideally placed to offer insight on both sides having been employed at Barcelona as Bobby Robson's assistant during the 1996-97 campaign and as the manager of Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013.
Former England, Newcastle and Ipswich Town boss Robson had a great impact on Mourinho's career during their time together in Barcelona and before that with Porto.
At Barcelona, Mourinho helped Robson's side win the Copa Del Rey - famously at the Santiago Bernabeu - as well as the Spanish Super Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup.
The 55-year-old also enjoyed success with Los Blancos, helping to break the Catalans' dominance in La Liga, and he is seen as a hero by many in the Spanish capital.
During the 2011-12 season, Mourinho's side broke the LaLiga record for most points gained in a single season and ended Barcelona's run of 55 home games undefeated, returning the Spanish top flight crown to the capital for the first time in four years.
He also defeated Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final in 2011 but suffered defeat to his fierce rivals in the semi-finals of the Champions League that same year.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off twice within the space of a week at the turn of the month, as the two giants of Spanish football will also play the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday February 27 - also at the Bernabeu.
Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Mourinho made his first public appearance after his sacking by Manchester United last month as a pundit for the beINSPORTS, covering Arsenal's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in December following a 3-1 defeat to top flight leaders Liverpool.
His replacement, interim coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has transformed the fortunes of the Red Devils, losing just once in 13 matches and winning the other 12.
Mueaeimst
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The only reason we say he’s one of the best is simply because he’s has won great trophies in the past ! Now it’s a new era I don’t know when u started following him but no coach packs the box and hopes luck would be on his side to counter attack . That’s old skull soccer look at the new era , Zidane, poche,Klop, Guardiola, even ole’s tactics r amazing . You can’t compare their game plane to that of mou. Mou is old skull he likes 6ft players. Soccer has immensely changed. It was in the past were u would defend through out the game n hope to win now if u ask a team to do that they would let u down because it’s embarrassing they don’t want to play like that . That’s what happened at Madrid, he’s second spell at Chelsea same utd clearly showed that the players don’t want it they want to attack n play freely.
Now I know I’m talking to a known soccer fan. First of all I’m French and we never pack the box never e in your craziest dreams we wouldn’t ever do that . Now I know you don’t even k what you’re talking about 😒.i thought I was dealing w someone who knew what he was saying. Someone help me talk to this dude .
mugabreazy
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come back to chelsea
Catalonianking91
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me thinking about wat he is going to say
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He is good pundit
zenekoyz
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Don’t get me wrong he is a great coach . But his tactics n style are outdated . Soccer has changed and during the last 7-8 yrs he’s been sacked 3 times. Mou has never had 9 straight wins in 3 seasons at utd ole has had 10 in two months .😒 and players do like him . Listen i doubt any English club wants mou as their coach or I doubt any young player wants to play for him. He doesn’t attract nobody maybe from you !
By the same tactics France won world cup.... The major problem was his relationship with pogba that destroyed dressing room... [Spittongue]
Dakacelz
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Why would anyone listen to what Mourinho has to say, he has already mentioned how good he is. “”Get a real job Jose “”
Khongsai86
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Jose Mourinho..The Sacked one
deebashbhandari
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Mourinho going to be sacked from pundit too..😂😂😂👊👊
Nkay16
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This guy will wish he never said this after the next 3 weeks
LaCeleste
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Hopefully he doesn’t get sacked from commentating too...
Keubmtuyz
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1996-97, old syllabus reminds me of my school curriculum
RichyKaweesa
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Nice to see the special one back in action
lukzlat910
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It's gonna be a thrilling game and with Mourinho being a pundit it's gonna be on fire 🔥🔥🔥
Titciprs
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great manager
ReyMessi17
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With Mourinho, the tactics were try to injure Messi in every opportunity you get.
ReyMessi17
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Mourinho already knows the winner of the classico.
Yeah Barca.
musbimrsy
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13 champions league 7 club world cup 33 laliga. More important trophies triple than Barça
Agree
Koybcdekmz
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One of the best manager of all time
Mueaeimst
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I get your point now.....but I don't think his style are outdated.... because if it is outdated....we won't be saying his one of the best manager in the world
The only reason we say he’s one of the best is simply because he’s has won great trophies in the past ! Now it’s a new era I don’t know when u started following him but no coach packs the box and hopes luck would be on his side to counter attack . That’s old skull soccer look at the new era , Zidane, poche,Klop, Guardiola, even ole’s tactics r amazing . You can’t compare their game plane to that of mou. Mou is old skull he likes 6ft players. Soccer has immensely changed. It was in the past were u would defend through out the game n hope to win now if u ask a team to do that they would let u down because it’s embarrassing they don’t want to play like that . That’s what happened at Madrid, he’s second spell at Chelsea same utd clearly showed that the players don’t want it they want to attack n play freely.
fipbemnpz
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that is all Jose can do now
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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Don’t get me wrong he is a great coach . But his tactics n style are outdated . Soccer has changed and during the last 7-8 yrs he’s been sacked 3 times. Mou has never had 9 straight wins in 3 seasons at utd ole has had 10 in two months .😒 and players do like him . Listen i doubt any English club wants mou as their coach or I doubt any young player wants to play for him. He doesn’t attract nobody maybe from you !
I get your point now.....but I don't think his style are outdated.... because if it is outdated....we won't be saying his one of the best manager in the world
Mueaeimst
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atleast he is better than OLE by a wide margin
Don’t get me wrong he is a great coach . But his tactics n style are outdated . Soccer has changed and during the last 7-8 yrs he’s been sacked 3 times. Mou has never had 9 straight wins in 3 seasons at utd ole has had 10 in two months .😒 and players do like him . Listen i doubt any English club wants mou as their coach or I doubt any young player wants to play for him. He doesn’t attract nobody maybe from you !
Carlo_Peace
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Mourinho already knows the winner of the classico.
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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This man ! Each time I see ur face I’m like 🤢. Look what he did to utd and look at how good they r playing now. Everyday he just kept asking for more money meanwhile u already had some quality, and couldn’t e win vs Bournemouth. It’s so embarrassing 😶 how low he has fallen
atleast he is better than OLE by a wide margin
Sourav1603
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jose: pogba doesn't has the ball control
slyvkul
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D big boy mourinho
Linilmn
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he will surely criticize Pogba from there
chidio
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that means more spices to El classico!
Mueaeimst
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This man ! Each time I see ur face I’m like 🤢. Look what he did to utd and look at how good they r playing now. Everyday he just kept asking for more money meanwhile u already had some quality, and couldn’t e win vs Bournemouth. It’s so embarrassing 😶 how low he has fallen
wiaadep
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me thinking about wat he is going to say
Punanopsy
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Barca will have it hot, but we're ready
Leuost
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u wish lol copa de reyle BARCA 32 COPAS double madrid
13 champions league 7 club world cup 33 laliga. More important trophies triple than Barça
dihdenptuz
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Mourinho if Real Madrid win the leg
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u wish lol copa de reyle BARCA 32 COPAS double madrid
PrinceParis
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Mourinho if Real Madrid win the leg
Lemikiba
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Mourinho voice will motivate Real Madrid team
TempleK
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He will never be out of the line light at least not when he is still relevant in the highest level of the game...
GateWaye
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haters
U are the hater because first thing from U is hate. People like U shouldn't even be football fan cus football is togetherness.
PV
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What does it have to do with Manchester United? I've moved on.... And dear @af please don't tag mourinho to United articles... Thank You #GGMU
Teenobby
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Jose Mourinho Mourning the great.
Fezbden
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It can be fun. U can was him live today on bein sports by 4pm. Jose is on a real payback on the press and others
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haters
GateWaye
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It can be fun. U can was him live today on bein sports by 4pm. Jose is on a real payback on the press and others
JamesKwoffie
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time to criticize Spanish tax authority