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Atlético Madrid Demands End to 'Refereeing Harassment' After Mourinho's Complaints
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News18•22-09-2026, 06:45
Atlético Madrid Demands End to 'Refereeing Harassment' After Mourinho's Complaints
- •Atlético Madrid has called for an end to 'refereeing harassment' following Real Madrid coach José Mourinho's complaints about referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias.
- •Mourinho criticized Ortiz Arias after Atlético's 2-1 victory, arguing that Cristian 'Cuti' Romero and Lee Kang-in should have received red cards for fouls.
- •The Real Madrid coach presented printed images at his press conference to support his claims of unpunished fouls.
- •Atlético responded on social media with a message 'Stop refereeing harassment now', accompanied by a video showing Mourinho emerging from a printer.
- •Mourinho also questioned the referee's appointment, noting Ortiz Arias is not on the international list and suggesting he couldn't handle the pressure.
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José Mourinho complained about referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias following a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid, arguing that Atlético players Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Lee Kang-in deserved red cards for fouls.
Atlético Madrid responded on social media with a message stating “Stop refereeing harassment now” alongside a video featuring an image of Mourinho emerging from a printer.
The defeat left Real Madrid in fourth place in the La Liga standings after seven rounds, while their city rivals Atlético moved up to second place.
