Alex Baena criticizes Mourinho for derby post-match comments

Atletico Madrid's Alex Baena spoke out against Jose Mourinho following his controversial remarks after the Madrid derby just before the international break. The game sparked debate over the referee's decisions, with Mourinho emphasizing the impact of those calls in his post-match media session. Baena suggested that Mourinho's complaints represented an inability to accept losing, calling his behavior a 'tantrum.' As Real Madrid faces challenges early in the season, currently six points behind Barcelona, Baena's comments highlight the pressure on both teams to improve performance moving forward.

• 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena hits out at Mourinho for post-derby outburst: ‘Not knowing how to lose’