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Sports · 21 September 2026

Mourinho criticises referee after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico

Mourinho criticises referee after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico

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Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho praised his players despite their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Mourinho was furious about the referee's performance, claiming two Atletico players should have received red cards. Real Madrid now trail Barcelona, the La Liga leaders, by a margin of six points following this defeat.

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