Mourinho: "I knew the team didn't have the strength to continue in the second half"

Following Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the fifth round of LaLiga, manager José Mourinho addressed the media to discuss his team's performance. During the post-match press conference, Mourinho acknowledged that his squad lacked the necessary physical and mental strength to maintain their intensity throughout the second half of the match.

Despite these concerns regarding the team's endurance after the break, Mourinho expressed overall satisfaction with the players' performance. He highlighted the depth and quality of the roster, noting that the talent available allows the team to maintain a high standard of play despite the noted fluctuations in energy levels.