Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derby
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho publicly criticized officiating after a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, presenting printed evidence of missed red card calls. Atletico manager Diego Simeone responded by emphasizing the need for mutual respect among coaches and officials.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between high-profile football managers and match officials, sparking debate over sportsmanship and public criticism in professional leagues.
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.
"Those were two clear red cards. Given the difficulties we faced afterwards playing 11 against 10, we can only imagine what 50 minutes of 11 against nine would have been like.
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