Real Madrid loses heated derby

Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a La Liga match marred by refereeing decisions that sparked immediate controversy.

Mourinho brings evidence to press

Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match press conference with printed images of two incidents he believed warranted red cards for Atletico players.

“We could skip the press conference because the story of the match is right here.”

Romero stamp on Bellingham

Atletico defender Cristian Romero was not sent off for stamping on Jude Bellingham's knee, a decision Mourinho said should have been a clear red card.

Lee Kang-in challenge ignored

Atletico's Lee Kang-in was not penalized for a challenge on Federico Valverde where he struck him with his studs on the ankle.

Mourinho criticizes referee choice

Mourinho questioned why a 41-year-old referee with no international experience was assigned to such a high-pressure match.

“They've put a referee, aged 41, with no international experience - it's certainly not because he's a great referee.”

Real Madrid's official complaint

Real Madrid released a statement claiming the defeat was marked by poor officiating and detailed both controversial incidents in their match report.

“Real Madrid lost at the Metropolitano in a derby marked by the poor officiating of Ortiz Arias.”

Atletico hits back on social media

Atletico Madrid posted videos on X accusing Mourinho of referee harassment, using the hashtag Stop Referee Harassment Now.

Huijsen's red card decided match

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was sent off for bringing down Giuliano Simeone in the area, allowing Atletico to score from the penalty spot.

Mourinho questions fairness

When asked about being six points behind Barcelona, Mourinho suggested Real Madrid cannot compete on a level playing field and stopped short of claiming the match was deliberately set up against them.

“I don't want to go so far as to say this was set up... I want to believe that they simply made a mistake.”