Mourinho criticizes referees after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid

Jose Mourinho expressed his anger following Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in a La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium on September 20, 2026. The match saw Atletico's Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David score, while Real Madrid experienced a sending-off with Dean Huijsen dismissed early in the second half. Mourinho highlighted two controversial incidents involving alleged missed red cards for Atletico players Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-In during his post-match press conference, where he presented photographic evidence of the fouls. Real Madrid's official statement echoed Mourinho's sentiments, citing poor officiating as a key factor in the outcome.

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