José Mourinho skips media after Real Madrid's controversial win over Villarreal

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

José Mourinho skips media after Real Madrid's controversial win over Villarreal
Summary

Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1-0 on October 11, 2026, with a goal from Yan Diomandé in the second half. The match was marked by controversy, including the disallowance of a late goal by Vinícius Jr. and his subsequent red card for an incident involving Villarreal's Nathan Saliba. Following the game, coach José Mourinho chose not to address the media, reportedly due to his anger over officiating decisions. Mourinho expressed a desire to remain focused on upcoming matches against Sevilla and Barcelona.

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  • •Real Madrid scores a second-half goal from Yan Diomandé.
  • •Vinícius Jr. has a late goal ruled out and receives a red card.
  • •José Mourinho declines to speak to the media post-match.
  • •Mourinho cites the need to focus on future matches against Sevilla and Barcelona.
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An explanation for the decision of Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho not to take his place in front of the media in the aftermath of the club’s latest outing has surfaced online.This of course c...

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