Jose Mourinho has overtaken Pep Guardiola to become the manager with the highest winning percentage among coaches who have managed at least 100 La Liga matches, following Real Madrid’s impressive run of form.

According to a report by ESPN on Monday, November 9, 2026, the Portuguese manager has secured 97 victories in 126 league matches across his two spells at Real Madrid, giving him a winning percentage of 77 per cent.

The achievement follows Madrid’s latest victory at Mestalla, which extended their winning streak to eight consecutive matches across all competitions.

Mourinho has now moved ahead of Guardiola, who recorded a 76.3 per cent winning percentage during his successful spell in charge of Barcelona. The two managers shared one of football’s most intense rivalries during Mourinho’s first spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, when Guardiola was leading Barcelona.

Former Real Madrid managers Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane occupy third and fifth positions respectively, with winning percentages of 71.1 and 67.8 per cent. Xavi Hernandez sits between them in fourth place with 69.6 per cent.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick boasts an even higher winning percentage of 79.3 per cent but is excluded from the ranking because he has managed only 87 La Liga matches.

Mourinho’s latest milestone represents a remarkable improvement after a challenging start to his second spell in Madrid. Following the summer transfer window, the 63 year old needed time to integrate new signings and establish his preferred playing style.

However, his team have gradually become more consistent, scoring 24 goals during their eight-match winning run. Madrid’s attacking players have also demonstrated greater commitment to defensive responsibilities as Mourinho continues to build a more organised collective unit.

During his first spell at the club, Mourinho guided Madrid to the 2011/12 La Liga title, collecting a record 100 points and ending Barcelona’s dominance under Guardiola.

He now faces another challenge against Barcelona, who have won the previous two league titles under their current leadership.

With Madrid enjoying strong momentum and Mourinho setting a new statistical benchmark, maintaining their form after the international break will be crucial to their hopes of winning the Spanish championship.