Jose Mourinho prints out Atletico Madrid 'red card' incidents after Real Madrid lose derby
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho protested a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid by presenting printed screenshots of alleged missed red card calls during a post-match press conference. Atletico manager Diego Simeone responded by emphasizing the need for mutual respect among coaches and officials.
Why it matters
This incident reflects the high-stakes nature of professional football management and the ongoing debate regarding refereeing standards and public conduct.
Image caption, Where did he find a printer? Mourinho arrived at his news conference with screenshots of incidents he believed were red cards for the hosts
Spanish football reporter at Metropolitano Published 20 September 2026 Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match news conference carrying an A4 sheet of printed paper with screenshots displaying two incidents he believed should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.
Mourinho accused the officials of making key errors after Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Atletico Madrid, claiming the hosts should have been handed two red cards in the first half.
It was Real Madrid's second defeat of the season, having lost 1-0 to Real Betis earlier in September.
"We can skip the press conference because the story of the match is right here," Mourinho said as he showed media the printed images.
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