Madrid Derby Controversy

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 19 Sep

   Real went 2-0 up inside 33 minutes through a Matias Dituro own goal and Kylian Mbappe, but second-half strikes from Abiel Osorio and Fer Nino hauled Elche level before Espi restored the visitors’ lead in the 91st minute.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 20 Sep

   "We can skip the press conference because the story of the match is right here," Mourinho said as he showed media the printed images.

   3 outlets · BBC

Coverage 10 articles

• 21 Sep Atlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaintsAtlético Madrid responded on social media to José Mourinho's criticism of referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias following Real Madrid’s loss to Atlético on Sunday, with a message demanding an end to "refereeing harassment." The tweet included a video showing Mourinho emerging from a printer, mocking his use of printed images at his press conference to highlight alleged missed red cards. Real Madrid is now fourth in La…Toronto Star
• 21 Sep Mourinho fumes at referees in news conference after Madrid derby defeatIn a post-match press conference following Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in the La Liga derby, Jose Mourinho accused referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias of failing to manage the game properly. Specifically, Mourinho criticized two missed red cards and complained that his team faced significant challenges after Dean Huijsen was sent off for a penalty foul, reducing Real Madrid to ten men for much of the…Al Jazeera
• 20 Sep Mourinho blasts referee and VAR after Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss at AtleticoJosé Mourinho criticized the referee and VAR after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in a Spanish league match where Real played with ten men for most of the second half. He showed photos during his post-match press conference, claiming two clear red cards were missed by Atletico players. Mourinho also accused the refereeing committee of bias against his team and complained about the referee's experience level…Toronto Star
• 20 Sep Watch: Jose Mourinho calls out referees with printed photos of missed fouls in wild press conferenceIn a post-match press conference following Sunday’s Madrid derby where Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid, José Mourinho criticized the referees by showing printed photos of missed fouls that he believed warranted red cards. He specifically highlighted incidents involving Lee Kang-In's tackle on Federico Valverde and another player's actions against his team, arguing for stricter refereeing standards and…Evening Standard
• 20 Sep Mourinho prints out 'red card' incidents after Real lose derbyJose Mourinho brought printed images to a press conference after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid, claiming that two incidents should have resulted in red cards for Atletico players. The match was marred by what Mourinho perceived as referee errors affecting the outcome of the game, where he argued that playing short-handed significantly impacted Real Madrid’s performance. In contrast, Diego Simeone…BBC
• 20 Sep Atletico Madrid beats 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in derby, Man City outlasts Sunderland in EnglandAtletico Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Real Madrid in a Spanish league derby where Real played with ten men after Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored for Atletico, while Antonio Rüdiger got one back late on. Meanwhile, Manchester City maintained its top position in the Premier League by defeating Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller, extending…Toronto Star
• 20 Sep Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: La Liga – as it happenedAtletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium. Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored for Atletico in the second half, while Real Madrid were reduced to ten players after a player was sent off shortly after halftime. Prior to this reduction, Real had pushed for Cuti Romero's dismissal due to an earlier studs-up challenge on Jude Bellingham.Al Jazeera
• 20 Sep Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in feisty La Liga derbyIn a heated La Liga match on Sunday, Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 when Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored for Atletico, while Antonio Rudiger pulled one back late for Real Madrid. This victory left Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by six points at the top of the league table. The match featured several contentious moments, including VAR reviews…Al Jazeera
• 20 Sep Mourinho and Simeone renew rivalry in Madrid derby after more than a decadeJose Mourinho and Diego Simeone will face each other in a Madrid derby for the first time since 2014 when Atletico Madrid hosts Real Madrid on Sunday. With Real Madrid currently second in La Liga with 15 points from six games and Atletico fourth with 13 points, this match holds significant importance as it affects their standings relative to league leaders Barcelona who have 21 points. Mourinho emphasizes the need…BBC
• 19 Sep Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: La Liga – preview, team news, predictionAtletico Madrid and Real Madrid face off in a crucial La Liga match at the Metropolitano Stadium on September 20th at 4:15 PM local time (14:15 GMT). Both teams are vying for top standings, with Barcelona currently leading. Atletico has recently bounced back with two strong wins over Real Sociedad and Osasuna, while Real Madrid struggled in their last match against Elche despite securing a late victory. Manager Jose…Al Jazeera

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