The "painful" message from Mourinho to the full-backs and Vinicius' "sadness": "When you get booed at home, it hurts"

Real Madrid's victory against Leipzig highlighted José Mourinho's strategic decisions ahead of the upcoming classic against Barcelona. Mourinho expressed regret over benching certain players, emphasizing his choice to utilize Fede Valverde as a right-back instead of new signings like Denzel Dumfries. This decision reflects his tactical adjustments, allowing for player rotations and enhancing team dynamics. Despite the comfortable win, Mourinho showed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, particularly during the first half. He also addressed Vinicius's struggles, acknowledging the pressure players face from fans. The match atmosphere was charged, with fans displaying banners against Barcelona and chanting criticisms, intensifying the rivalry ahead of the classic.