Mourinho Fumes at Referee, Simeone Urges Respect After Fiery Madrid Derby
Atletico moved above Real into second place after a match decided by a red card, two first-half goals and Mourinho’s criticism of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias.
- On Sunday, Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby, with the visitors reduced to 10 men after Real defender Dean Huijsen was dismissed for fouling Giuliano Simeone in the penalty area.
- Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticized referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, holding up images of two first-half tackles he claimed were red cards involving Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde.
- Alejandro Grimaldo converted the resulting penalty kick, while Jonathan David doubled Atlético's lead six minutes later. Antonio Ruediger headed in a late goal for Real Madrid to reduce the deficit.
- Atletico manager Diego Simeone urged restraint regarding Mourinho's comments, stating, "When you step outside the bounds of respect, it's not on."
- Atlético climbed to second in the standings on 16 points, five behind leaders Barcelona. Mourinho remains focused on the season, stating they must "compete on a level playing field.
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Despite a hit by Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid loses the urban derby at Atlético. After that, star coach José Mourinho delivers a memorable press conference.
AFTER Real Madrid's defeat to Atletico (2:1), Jose Mourinho harshly criticized the referees.
Despite a hit by Antonio Rüdiger, Real Madrid loses the urban derby at Atlético. After that, star coach José Mourinho delivers a memorable press conference.
Mourinho tears into La Liga referees after Madrid's derby loss: Two clear red cards
Jose Mourinho launched a furious attack on La Liga's refereeing after Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Sunday. Mourinho needed only a sheet of paper to make his point.
José Mourinho left criticisms after the challenge between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid (2-1).
The technician of Setúbal charged heavily against Ortiz Arias, referee of the meeting and who had a very controversial performance
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