Camavinga Shines for Real Madrid, Earning Mourinho's Praise
Eduardo Camavinga, who faced criticism from Spanish media last season and during pre-season, delivered a fantastic performance for Real Madrid in their 4-0 victory over Malaga on Sunday. This impressive display earned him accolades from his new coach, José Mourinho.
Is this the season of renewal for Eduardo Camavinga? Following a disappointing 2025-2026 campaign, which saw him notably absent from Didier Deschamps' World Cup 2026 squad, the French midfielder was given his first start in La Liga this season during Real Madrid's convincing win against Malaga (4-0). Thanks to a solid performance in front of the Bernabéu crowd, the 23-year-old former Rennes player garnered praise from his new manager, José Mourinho.
When asked about Jude Bellingham's continued high-level performance, the Portuguese tactician chose to highlight the French international. "Jude Bellingham is very demanding of himself and of others. I didn't want to see him defending almost like a second left-back. He's an incredible player," stated 'The Special One'. "But today, a player who isn't very popular had a fantastic match: Camavinga."
Criticized Heavily in Pre-Season
This brief statement from José Mourinho should boost Eduardo Camavinga's confidence, as he has not been spared from criticism since last season. Amidst Real Madrid's two-year drought of major titles, the French midfielder was regularly singled out by the Spanish press.
Even during the pre-season, Eduardo Camavinga faced scrutiny. Headlines like 'Fiasco' and 'Real's weak link' followed his performance against Fiorentina earlier this month, which generated significant reaction. However, this has not affected his coach's estimation of him.
The question now is whether the Frenchman will earn a second consecutive start this Friday for the 4th round of La Liga against Betis (9 PM). With a perfect record so far, Los Blancos are at the top of the Spanish league, but could be joined by their rivals Barcelona, who play Rayo Vallecano on Monday night (9:30 PM).
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