Jose Mourinho believes it is only a matter of time before Real Madrid score seven goals in a game, such has been the quality of their attacking play this season.

Having seen their perfect domestic start halted by Real Betis earlier this month, Madrid got back to winning ways in LaLiga on Saturday, thrashing Rayo Vallecano 4-1.

Kylian Mbappe got a brace to bookend the scoring, with Alvaro Carreras and Jude Bellingham also on target for Los Blancos.

They ended the game with 24 shots, 11 of which hit the target, compared to Rayo’s 18 attempts (seven on target). 

Mourinho’s men also racked up 2.62 expected goals to Rayo’s 1.21 xG, albeit that figure was boosted by Mbappe’s opening goal coming from the penalty spot.

Only defending champions Barcelona have scored more goals (17 to 14) or generated a higher xG total (15.74 to 14.59) than Madrid in LaLiga this season, and Mourinho expects a statement result to arrive at some point.

“We created a lot of chances, but we also missed a lot of chances,” Mourinho said after Saturday’s win.

“I just told my team, one day, some poor team will pay for all these chances we have missed. Someday, we will score seven goals against someone. 

“We are very vertical as a team, very chaotic and frenetic in attack. We don’t hold the ball for long periods of time. 

“When we win the ball back, we go straight to the attack, whether we score or lose the ball.

“It’s not always possible to press high, but it’s something I like very much. It’s normal for opponents to put you in danger, but it was an important and deserved victory.”

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— Real Madrid C.F.  (@realmadriden) September 12, 2026

Madrid’s victory was also notable for Yan Diomande making his first start for the club, having made five straight appearances off the bench following his big-money move from RB Leipzig.

Diomande created two chances for his team-mates, completed 92.3% (24/26) of his passes and won more duels (nine of 14) than anyone else on the pitch, with that latter figure including four dribbles attempted and three completed. 

“He’s going to keep improving. He has very little experience playing top-level European football and has a lot to learn. His potential is clearly visible,” Mourinho said of the Ivorian.

“He’s a very strong player and gives us a lot of options. He can play on the right, or where Vinicius plays, and I have to make choices.

“I want the player to develop, as I already know what the others are capable of.”

Mourinho also confirmed his decision to withdraw captain Federico Valverde at half-time, when Madrid were 3-0 up, was precautionary after the Uruguayan endured discomfort in Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League win over Inter.

“I took Fede off as a precaution,” Mourinho said. “He played against Inter with pain in his Achilles tendon. He was also tired, so I took him out to be safe.”