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Atlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaints

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 21). Atlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaints. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/atl-tico-madrid-wants-end-to-refereeing-harassment-after-mourinho-complaints/article_a744e5f0-2f70-5027-a760-53d3cd6198a2.html

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Atlético 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 Liga after seven rounds, while Atlético holds the second position behind Barcelona.

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Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a heated La Liga derby match on September 20 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. The match saw Atletico rise to second place with 15 points, trailing Barcelona by five points, while Real Madrid dropped to fourth with 13 points. Early in the second half, Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid was sent off for denying a goal-scoring opportunity, leaving his team down to ten men. Despite this disadvantage, Real Madrid managed a late consolation goal from Antonio Rüdiger. Atletico's goals were scored by Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David in the second half.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was highly critical of the officiating post-match, presenting printed photos to media during his press conference to highlight what he believed were missed red cards for Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-In, both from Atletico. Mourinho argued that these missed penalties significantly impacted Real Madrid's performance in the second half when they played a man down nearly the entire time. Despite the loss, Atletico manager Diego Simeone remained content with his team's victory. The controversy over officiating decisions overshadowed much of the post-match discussion. Both teams now face their next league matches after an international break.

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A day after Real Madrid coach José Mourinho complained about a poor performance by Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, Atlético Madrid called on Monday for an end to “refereeing harassment”. asserted

Madrid → complain → harassment

After Atlético’s 2-1 victory on Sunday, Mourinho lashed out at referee Ortiz Arias, arguing that Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Lee Kang-in deserved red cards for fouls committed against Real players. asserted

Romero → lash → players

Mourinho took printed images to his press conference showing the fouls that, he said, warranted severe punishment. asserted

he → take → punishment

Atlético has now responded on social media with a message reading “Stop refereeing harassment now”, accompanied by a video showing an image of Mourinho emerging from a printer. asserted

Atlético → respond → printer

“It’s all been very strange,” Mourinho said on Sunday. asserted

Mourinho → say → Sunday

“First of all, the referee was known a week before the match, but I’m told that’s usually announced just 24 hours in advance. asserted

that → know → advance

Then he is a 41-year-old referee who isn’t on the international list, so it can’t be because he’s a great referee. asserted

he → ’ → list

The poor guy came here and couldn’t handle the pressure.” The defeat left Real fourth in La Liga after seven rounds. asserted

defeat → come → rounds

City rival Atlético sits in second place, trailing only leader Barcelona. asserted

Atlético → sit → Barcelona

Mourinho is at the start of his second stint with the club, which he previously managed between 2010 and 2013 leading them to a La Liga title and Copa del Rey crown. __ asserted

he → manage → title

Atlético Madrid wants end to "refereeing harassment" after Mourinho complaints

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