André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto and former manager, has shared his thoughts on José Mourinho, who currently leads Real Madrid. Villas-Boas praised Mourinho, stating, "José remains among the best in the world—I always knew that. And now he is coaching the best club in the world." He expressed regret that Barcelona is currently performing so well, calling it a "shame."
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Villas-Boas referenced his own managerial experience at Porto, akin to Mourinho's past there, and mentioned that his last position was with Marseille in 2021. He noted that Mourinho faces Barcelona in a strong position, similar to the circumstances when Mourinho departed Inter Milan.
Mourinho took the helm at Real Madrid in 2010, following Barcelona's treble-winning season under Pep Guardiola in 2009, after having secured a treble with Inter Milan. During his tenure at Real Madrid, Mourinho won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España but did not capture the Champions League. In contrast, Barcelona succeeded in winning La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey once, and secured the Champions League among other titles during Mourinho's three years at Real Madrid. Villas-Boas emphasized that these challenges are what Mourinho thrives on.