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Mourinho criticizes officiating ahead of Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mourinho criticizes officiating ahead of Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
Summary

Jose Mourinho, the head coach of Real Madrid, addressed the media ahead of his team's match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. During the press conference, Mourinho referenced the differential treatment of players, specifically mentioning Vinicius Jr's treatment in matches. He expressed disappointment in recent officiating decisions but affirmed his trust in Spanish referees. Mourinho will return to the Bernabeu for the first time since leaving the club in 2013, requesting no special treatment from fans. Match kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 local time.

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  • •Mourinho critiques referee treatment of Vinicius Jr.
  • •Match against Real Sociedad kicks off at 21:00 local time on Wednesday.
  • •This is Mourinho's first game back at the Bernabeu since 2013.
  • •Mourinho emphasizes control of emotions for the match.
  • •Mourinho requests normal reception from fans.
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Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho had what has been perceived as a dig at bitter rival FC Barcelona ahead of Real Sociedad.

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