{
  "id": 8861627,
  "title": "Jose Mourinho holds up screenshots of 'red card' incidents after Real lose Madrid derby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:37:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real-lose-madrid-derby/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"",
  "summary": "Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match press conference carrying printed out screenshots of two incidents he believed should have resulted in red cards for Atletico Madrid players. The Portuguese accused the match officials of making key errors following Real's 2-1 defeat, claiming that the hosts should have been reduced to nine men for two first-half incidents. Defender Dean…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/laliga-we-need-him-simeone-sends-message-to-lookman-ahead-of-madrid",
        "published": "2026-09-20T12:20:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Jose Mourinho holds up screenshots of 'red card' incidents after Real lose Madrid derby",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/jose-mourinho-holds-up-screenshots-of-red-card-incidents-after-real-8864711",
        "published": "2026-09-21T06:37:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}