Jose Mourinho holds up screenshots of 'red card' incidents after Real lose Madrid derby

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho presented printed screenshots at a post-match press conference, claiming two key incidents should have resulted in red cards for Atletico Madrid. The matches' outcome hinged on a clash between Jude Bellingham and Cristian Romero, resulting in a yellow card for Bellingham and a red for Romero, despite Mourinho pleading for a red.

Another contentious moment involved Atletico's Lee Kang-in challenging Fede Valverde, which Mourinho believed warranted a red card. The referee's handling of these incidents drew criticism, with Spain's refereeing technical committee confirming Lee's dismissal was correct. Mourinho questioned the referee's suitability for such a high-stakes game, citing a lack of experience.

Atletico led the aftermath with a penalty and Jonathan David's goal, leaving Real Madrid with a 2-1 defeat. Despite the loss, Mourinho emphasized that there was still much to be achieved in the season, stating, "Under normal circumstances, it's not about how it starts, it's about how it ends."