Jose Mourinho believes that despite Real Madrid 's 3-2 defeat by Malaga before the winter break, his decision to omit Iker Casillas was a success as it showed that coaches continue to pick teams.
The Portuguese' selection of Antonio Adan between the sticks instead of the club captain caused many fans to raise eyebrows, and the Blancos subsequently lost at La Rosaleda.
However, Mourinho - who was talking at a conference in Dubai alongside Argentina legend Diego Maradona - played down the defeat and hailed the influence of coaches continuing in modern day football.