Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derby
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho prints out screenshots displaying two incidents he believes should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.
Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid's manager, brought a sheet with screenshots to his post-match press conference, alleging that Atletico Madrid's players should have received red cards during the 2-1 loss. The Portuguese coach claimed the mistakes cost his team the match, which was their second defeat of the season. Mourinho showcased the images, explaining that those actions could have led to a 11 against 9 disadvantage in the second half.
He praised his players' commitment and praised their performance in the first half, despite the intense challenge from Atletico. Atletico's manager, Diego Simeone, dismissed the controversy, stating his team controlled the match and controlled the transitions. The La Liga season will resume on October 9th.
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