Former Barcelona star Lewandowski admits Real Madrid are ‘stronger with Jose Mourinho’ | OneFootball

Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted that Real Madrid look stronger with Jose Mourinho in charge, although the Polish forward was quick to make it clear where his loyalty remains.

Lewandowski, who left Barcelona this summer to continue his career in Major League Soccer, spoke to AS about several subjects and was asked about Madrid’s prospects following an eventful summer at the Santiago Bernabéu, and his assessment was positive. 

Real Madrid have added several high-profile players during the transfer window, but Lewandowski believes Mourinho’s arrival could be just as important as the new signings.

“Real Madrid are now stronger with the new signings and with José (Mourinho).”

Mourinho gives Real Madrid a different edge

Real Madrid’s summer has been about more than recruitment.

The club has brought in several established players, strengthening a squad that had gone two consecutive seasons without winning La Liga. 

Lewandowski has spoken positively about Real Madrid. (Photo by Olivia Vanni/Getty Images)

The Portuguese coach has returned to the Bernabéu with the task of restoring Real Madrid’s competitive edge after a period in which the team have failed to match Barcelona domestically.

Lewandowski believes that mentality could ultimately be decisive.

“My feeling is that, after two years without winning anything, their mindset is crucial and they could be very strong this season, but I’m always on Barcelona’s side,” added the former Barcelona forward.

After two seasons without a major trophy, the reaction of the dressing room and the players’ desire to respond could have a major bearing on Real Madrid’s campaign.

Barcelona remain Lewandowski’s choice

Despite praising Real Madrid, Lewandowski did not hesitate when it came to his own preference.

Lewandowski is still backing Barcelona. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The former Barça forward remains firmly behind his old club, stating, “I’m always on Barcelona’s side,” he added.

Barcelona have won the league in each of the last two seasons, while Madrid have gone through three different managers during that period before Florentino Perez turned to Mourinho.

The appointment is therefore intended to bring stability and a stronger competitive mentality to a side that knows it cannot afford another domestic campaign without silverware.

So far, both Real Madrid and Barcelona have won their opening three La Liga matches, leaving the clubs level at the top of the early standings.

Of course, three matches are nowhere near enough to determine where the title will end up. But the early results reinforce the expectation that this year’s championship race could be considerably tighter.