Managers with the best win percentages in La Liga history
Winning consistently in La Liga is no easy feat, particularly in a division dominated by two of world football's biggest clubs. Yet a select group of managers have maintained remarkable records in Spain, combining tactical excellence with trophy-winning success.
From Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane to Carlo Ancelotti and Jose Mourinho, we look at the managers with the best win percentages in La Liga history.
5. Zinedine Zidane - 67.8%
Zinedine Zidane remains a managerial enigma. The Frenchman's two spells at Real Madrid were both relatively brief, but filled with remarkable trophy success. Having never coached a senior side before taking over the Spanish giants, Zidane averaged a trophy every 24 games.
His silverware included two La Liga titles and three consecutive Champions League trophies, as Real Madrid became the first team to defend the trophy in the modern era.
4. Xavi Hernandez - 69.6%
Perhaps inspired by Real Madrid's success under an iconic former midfielder, Barcelona brought Xavi back to the club as head coach. After success with Al-Sadd, Xavi made an immediate impact at Barcelona, with his first full season delivering La Liga success.
Perhaps his biggest legacy was the introduction of several youngsters, including Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, to the senior side.
3. Carlo Ancelotti - 71.1%
Carlo Ancelotti has conquered almost every challenge in management. A record five-time Champions League winner, Ancelotti is also the only coach to have won La Liga, the Premier League, Ligue 1, the Bundesliga, and Serie A.
He won 71.1% of his La Liga games across two spells at Real Madrid.
2. Pep Guardiola - 76.3%
Pep Guardiola's historic managerial career began in Barcelona, where the Spaniard oversaw a glittering period. Guardiola's first season brought treble success, while he won three La Liga titles in four seasons in charge.
His 14 trophies in four seasons makes him the most successful manager in Barcelona's history.
1. Jose Mourinho - 77%
Jose Mourinho holds the record for the best win percentage in La Liga history. The Special One has won 77% of his league games in Spanish football across two spells at Real Madrid.
His first spell saw Real Madrid break a number of La Liga records in 2011/12, securing the most points in a single season (100) and scoring a record-breaking total of 121 goals. He was also the fastest coach to 50 La Liga wins, achieving the feat in only 62 games.
