Jose Mourinho, coach of Real Madrid, is preparing for his first LaLiga Madrid derby since 2013, asserting that he approaches every game with the same level of motivation. He stated that playing against teams like Villarreal motivates him as much as a Clasico or a derby, emphasizing his consistent daily drive. Real Madrid currently sits second in LaLiga, six points behind leaders Barcelona, having lost only one of their six league games. Atletico Madrid is two points behind Real Madrid, also with just one league loss. Mourinho boasts a perfect record in his first six LaLiga derbies against Atletico. Despite Real Madrid's recent struggles in away LaLiga games against Atletico, Mourinho remains focused on improvement and securing results, expressing confidence in his team while acknowledging the need for continued work.