Jose Mourinho leads Real Madrid rant with printed images after derby defeat

Jose Mourinho displayed printed images of controversial incidents during a heated rant following Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. The manager criticized the officials, alleging that Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone's team could have been shown two red cards in the first half. This comes after a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis earlier in September, leaving Real Madrid six points behind leaders Barcelona.

At the press conference, Mourinho presented the printed papers with images and screenshots of the moments he deemed unjust. He emphasized the difficulty of playing the remaining 50 minutes with 11 players against Atletico Madrid's 10, hinting at potential scenarios if the game had continued with 11 vs. 9. Mourinho praised his players for their efforts, claiming they played a brilliant first half and demonstrated exceptional character in the second half.

He expressed hope that the referee's decisions were simply mistakes, as even coaches and players occasionally make errors. Mourinho concluded by praising his team's unity and pride, stating he was not disappointed in his players. In response to the situation, Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone declined to engage in a confrontation with Mourinho, stressing the importance of careful language and respect for others, including referees, when discussing such matters.