Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Jack RathbornMonday 21 September 2026 09:36 BSTReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho brought printed images of controversial incidents to his post-match press conference following a 2-1 derby defeat against Atletico Madrid.Mourinho strongly criticised the officiating, claiming Atletico Madrid should have been shown two red cards in the first half, which would have altered the course of the match.The result leaves Real Madrid six points adrift of La Liga leaders Barcelona, compounding pressure on Mourinho after a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis earlier in the month.Mourinho stated he hoped the refereeing errors were simple mistakes while praising his team's pride, unity, and determination despite the difficult circumstances.Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone refused to engage in a dispute with Mourinho, stressing that coaches must show respect towards referees and colleagues.In fullJose Mourinho leads Real Madrid rant with printed images after derby defeatMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in