Real Madrid has experienced a significant metamorphosis on the pitch, with their performances improving in recent weeks.

Prior to the November international break, Los Blancos had won eight consecutive games in all competitions.

The team has rediscovered its collective discipline and determination to play together and commit to the cause.

However, another big improvement has occurred behind the scenes. According to Diario AS, Real Madrid has experienced a significant reduction in muscle injuries this season.

Real Madrid’s injury troubles have reduced significantly

Captain Federico Valverde is the only player who has missed a match due to a new muscle injury since the season began.

The contrast to last season is obvious. At the same point in the 2025/26 season, Los Blancos had 39 absences.

When players with prior season or pre-season injuries were included, the figure jumped to 62.

Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, and Franco Mastantuono topped the rankings.

Rodrygo, Thiago Pitarch, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, and Raul Asencio have all struggled with fitness this season, but their injuries began before the season even began.

Jose Mourinho’s method pays dividends

Mourinho’s emphasis on physical preparation, careful control of playing time, and monitoring of individual training intensities contributed significantly to the development.

With a stronger group, Los Blancos has had greater continuity, and Mourinho has been able to effectively instill his ideals.

This has also helped the players in the starting XI to form stronger bonds and gain a deeper knowledge of one another.

Another important reason for this is the Portuguese manager’s outstanding use of playing time, which helps keep everyone refreshed.

The one player Mourinho hasn’t rotated much is Kylian Mbappe, who has nearly always played the full 90 minutes.

Whatever the Portuguese manager has done thus far appears to be working well, and it remains to be seen how Madrid’s injury record will fare throughout the duration of the season.