Los Blancos are yet to suffer a defeat in the league, and the Blaugrana will be their biggest test so far this season.
"Every game is important. Every point that you lose could be key at the end," the Portuguese told PA Sport. "But after tomorrow's game there will be 25 matches left and there are a lot of points in play and so many factors.
"It's an important game but not decisive. If we win, the following morning will be Tuesday, and if we lose, it will also be Tuesday. The world is waiting for this game and we have the responsibility to give the world the game that expect.
"These are two teams who could be the best, with top players and everything is in place for it to be a great game. I hope that the players help the referee and that it's a game where they only talk of the football and nice things."
Even if Real Madrid were to suffer a loss, Mourinho hopes that his side continue to think positively and do their best for the remainder of the season.
"I hope that if my team loses, it won't change either their confidence of self-esteem, and if they win they will continue with their feet on the ground. I will continue to be calm after the game whatever the result.
"We need to be aware that the season is played over 10 months at a very high level. I'm sure we will continue with calm, regardless of the result."
"Many times in Clasicos and derbies it isn't the best team or the one ahead in the table who wins; these matches provide a different motivation, we can have 10 points more or 10 less, but in these games it's very difficult to say who is better and who is favourite," he concluded.
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