Real Madrid Manager Mourinho Criticizes Referee Decisions After Atletico Loss
Summary
Jose Mourinho blasted refereeing decisions after Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, saying two first-half incidents should have resulted in red cards. Diego Simeone defended the officials and urged respect for referees and coaches.
Key Points
- Jose Mourinho accused match officials of making serious mistakes after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid.
- He said Atletico players Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in should have been sent off, and pointed to VAR-related decisions as decisive.
- Diego Simeone said he respected others' opinions and stressed that referees and managers should be treated with respect.
- Real Madrid stayed fourth in the league table after the defeat, while Atletico remained second, five points behind Barcelona.
