Jose Mourinho will not attend coaches’ meeting amid Real Madrid refereeing tensions
It has only been around a month since the start of the 2026-27 season, but Real Madrid have already been left with several refereeing-related grievances. The Merengues had already been protesting some...
Jose Mourinho has decided not to attend the coaches' meeting scheduled for today, amidst ongoing refereeing issues at Real Madrid. This season, the Spanish giants have faced multiple grievances related to refereeing decisions, culminating in a heated match during the Madrid derby. Referee Ortiz Arias faced criticism for awarding a red card to Dean Huijsen and failing to penalize Atletico Madrid players Cuti Romero and Kang-In Lee for handballs.
Mourinho's harsh comments about the federation and officials following the derby have fueled tensions. The coaches' meeting, typically a platform for discussing financial and refereeing concerns, was expected to see attendance from top Spanish clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. However, Mourinho has cited personal reasons for his absence, with Diego Simeone's participation also uncertain.
The escalating conflict between Real Madrid and referees underscores the need for swift action from CTA, RFEF, and La Liga to address the league's integrity concerns.
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