Off the PitchFootball EspanaUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Atlético Madrid's Mourinho printer post deepens referee row
Atlético Madrid fired back at Real Madrid's referee complaints with a printer video featuring José Mourinho.
Atletico Madrid
team
Who
Atlético Madrid
What
Mourinho-themed printer video
When
Monday
Where
Official social channels
What happened. Atlético Madrid posted a video on their official social channels showing a printer producing an image of José Mourinho holding up printed evidence from his press conference, calling for an end to referee harassment. The move responded to Real Madrid's complaints about officiating after Sunday's 2-1 derby defeat.
- Real Madrid TV used inflammatory language to describe the situation as unacceptable.
- Mourinho's press conference focused on two challenges he believed warranted dismissals.
- Simeone urged respect for differing opinions and warned coaches to be careful with public comments.
“We must respect differing opinions.”
— Diego Simeone
The public dispute escalates tensions between the clubs ahead of the upcoming international break.
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