Mourinho criticizes bullying of Vinicius after Espanyol win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Jose Mourinho condemned the public treatment of Vinicius Jr. after Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Espanyol on August 22. Mourinho defended Vinicius, who faced scrutiny for a potential diving incident during the match. Despite acknowledging not being overly convincing, he believed his team deserved the win. Real Madrid's next match is against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
- •Real Madrid defeats Espanyol 2-1 in La Liga on August 22.
- •Goals scored by Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi secured the win.
- •Mourinho expresses support for Vinicius amidst public criticism.
- •Next match is against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
- 1:26 AMESPN — Mourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho: Vinicius Junior a target for ‘bullying’ by opposition sides
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Boss Mourinho Slams ‘Bullying’ On Vinicius After Espanyol
"Jose Mourinho claimed Vinicius Junior is a target for opposition “bullying” as he celebrated victory over Espanyol in his first game back as Real Madrid head coach. Substitute Carlos Espi marked his Real debut with a last-minute winner after Jude Bellingham’s early header had been cancelled out by Espanyol forward Alex Calatrava before the break.
"José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win Saturday.
"Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho accused the public of "bullying" his player Vinicius Jr. after controversial incidents during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mourinho.
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External links- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 1:26 AMMourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.
José Mourinho has defended Vinícius Júnior, saying the star is "bullied" after he clashed with Espanyol players and the crowd during Real Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:18 AMMourinho: Vinicius Junior a target for ‘bullying’ by opposition sides
Jose Mourinho claimed Vinicius Junior is a target for opposition “bullying” as he celebrated victory over Espanyol in his first game back as Real Madrid head coach. Substitute Carlos Espi marked his Real debut with a last-minute winner after Jude Bellingham’s early header had been cancelled out by Espanyol forward Alex Calatrava before the break.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:17 PMReal Madrid Boss Mourinho Slams ‘Bullying’ On Vinicius After Espanyol
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho accused the public of "bullying" his player Vinicius Jr. after controversial incidents during Saturday's 2-1 win over Mourinho.
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