Jose Mourinho skips press conference after Vini Jr.'s red card incident

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Jose Mourinho skips press conference after Vini Jr.'s red card incident

Summary

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho did not attend the post-match press conference following the team's 1-0 victory against Villarreal on October 11. Mourinho reportedly chose to skip media activities to avoid a potential suspension after VAR overturned a goal by Vinicius Jr., who was sent off for hair-pulling. Vinicius Jr. came on as a substitute in the 52nd minute but was dismissed 20 minutes later. He later apologized to fans and teammates on Instagram. Real Madrid's next match is against AS Roma in the Champions League on October 14.

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Key Details

•Mourinho skipped the press conference after the Villarreal match
•Vinicius Jr. was sent off following a VAR review
•Real Madrid won the match 1-0 with a goal from Yan Diomande
•Vinicius Jr. may miss upcoming matches against Sevilla and Barcelona
•Mourinho will address the media prior to the match against AS Roma

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4:00 PMCBS Sports — Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho skips press conference after Vini Jr.'s hair-pulling incident leads to red card

What they're saying

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The Portuguese coach was reportedly furious after the game against Villarreal and decided to not talk with the media
— CBS Sportsby Francesco Porzio

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