Mourinho before Madrid derby: Facing Atletico gives me no extra motivation

He added, in remarks carried by the British news agency PA Media: “My long career in coaching will not change my nature, personality, or behavior.”

He continued: “I am equally motivated whether facing Villarreal, the Clásico, or the Derby, while emphasizing that the Derby and the Clásico carry a different cultural heritage. However, in terms of motivation, it does not change for me day to day.”

He added: “But one must be realistic; after all, it is just a three-point match in the title race.”