Mourinho criticizes refereeing decisions after Real Madrid's derby loss

Real Madrid sits fourth in La Liga, six points behind leaders Barcelona, following a 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. Manager Jose Mourinho expressed frustration with officiating, citing a cancelled goal and penalty decisions that he believes contributed to the standings. He called for more consistent performances from the team after the international break, emphasizing that refereeing decisions cannot solely explain the team's position. Madrid's players will need to improve as they look to close the gap with Barcelona.

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