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Real Madrid criticizes referee after controversial Atletico Madrid loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Real Madrid criticizes referee after controversial Atletico Madrid loss

Summary

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid on September 21 at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano. The match was highlighted by controversial refereeing decisions, particularly the failure to send off Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in for fouls on Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, respectively. Jose Mourinho expressed his frustration in the post-match media brief, while Real Madrid issued a statement condemning the officiating by Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias. The controversy has left Real Madrid feeling unjustly treated ahead of a three-week international break.

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•Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.
•Referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias faced criticism for missing key red card decisions.
•Jose Mourinho voiced frustration about officiating post-match.
•Real Madrid issued a statement condemning the refereeing decisions.
•The loss leaves Real Madrid without points ahead of an international break.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid issue strong statement after controversial Atletico Madrid defeat

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Real Madrid left the RiyadhAir Metropolitano on Sunday with zero points, as Jose Mourinho’s side succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Post-match, the overriding emotion was ang...
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