Jose Mourinho has surpassed Pep Guardiola to become the manager with the highest winning percentage among coaches who have taken charge of at least 100 La Liga matches, following Real Madrid's impressive revival under his leadership.

According to a report by ESPN on Monday, November 9, 2026, the Portuguese tactician has registered 97 victories in 126 league appearances across his two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu. His record gives him a remarkable winning percentage of 77 per cent, placing him ahead of several distinguished managers in Spanish football history.

Mourinho reached the milestone following Real Madrid's latest triumph at Mestalla, which extended their winning sequence to eight consecutive matches across all competitions. The result further highlighted the improvement in Madrid's performances and strengthened the manager's position among the most successful coaches in the competition statistically.

The 63-year-old has now moved ahead of Guardiola, whose Barcelona side recorded a 76.3 per cent winning percentage during his time in charge. The achievement is particularly notable given the intense rivalry between the two managers during Mourinho's initial spell at Real Madrid, when Guardiola was overseeing Barcelona's dominant period.

Former Madrid managers Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane also feature prominently in the rankings. Ancelotti occupies third position with a winning percentage of 71.1 per cent, while Zidane is fifth on 67.8 per cent. Xavi Hernandez sits between them in fourth place, having recorded a 69.6 per cent success rate.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick boasts an even higher winning percentage of 79.3 per cent. However, he is not eligible for the ranking because he has managed only 87 La Liga matches, falling short of the minimum requirement of 100 appearances.

Mourinho's latest statistical achievement represents a notable recovery after an initially challenging period following his return to the Spanish capital. The manager needed time to integrate several new signings into his squad after the summer transfer window and establish the tactical structure he wanted.

Real Madrid have gradually become more consistent, with their recent results reflecting the progress made under his guidance. During their current eight-match winning run, Los Blancos have scored 24 goals, demonstrating their growing effectiveness in the attacking third.

Their improvement has not been limited to offensive performances, as Mourinho has also encouraged his forwards to contribute more consistently to defensive duties. Rather than depending entirely on individual quality, the Portuguese coach has prioritised organisation, discipline and collective responsibility throughout the team.

During his previous spell at the Bernabeu, Mourinho guided Madrid to the 2011/12 La Liga championship, finishing the campaign with a record 100 points. That achievement ended Barcelona's dominance under Guardiola and remains one of the most memorable accomplishments of his managerial career.

He now faces another demanding battle against Barcelona, who have secured the previous two league titles under their current leadership. With Madrid enjoying an eight-game winning streak and Mourinho establishing a new statistical benchmark, maintaining their current momentum will be essential.

The challenge will be to carry their improved form beyond the international break and sustain their title pursuit against Barcelona and the other contenders for the Spanish championship.