‘Clear red card’ - Jose Mourinho says Joao Cancelo deserved to be sent off in El Clasico
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticized the officiating in El Clasico, claiming Barcelona's Joao Cancelo should have been sent off for a foul. Despite the loss, Mourinho praised his team's performance in the high-stakes match.
Why it matters
El Clasico is one of the most watched sporting events globally, and officiating controversies often spark significant debate among fans and analysts.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho felt that Joao Cancelo should have been sent off in El Clasico for a foul on Yan Diomande.
Mourinho told a news conference after the game that the Portugal international should have been dismissed in the second half.
”In the 60th minute the VAR was sleeping. There was a clear red card for Cancelo on Diomandé that would have changed the match,” he said.
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