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Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho blasted the match officials after a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid, accusing the Refereeing Appointments Committee of bias and faulting a 41-year-old referee and the VAR for key decisions, while lamenting the game’s 11 vs. 9 and 11 vs. 10 dynamics and referencing past incidents (including two Elche red cards) and the Negreira case as signs of unfair officiating, even as he praised his players’ effort.
Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby after Dean Huijsen was sent off for a red card and Atlético were awarded a penalty; Jonathan David doubled the lead for Atlético, and Real Madrid pulled a late consolation through Antonio Rüdiger, but could not complete the comeback.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says Inter’s lack of recent Champions League success is surprising and cheekily blames an Italian for the fixture list as he gears up for a Champions League clash with Inter, while touching on suspensions and lineup decisions ahead of the match.
Real Madrid host Inter Milan in a high-profile Champions League opener, with Mourinho returning to Madrid to face his former club. Madrid aim to rebound from a recent defeat as Inter, seasoned CL contenders, seek another deep run. The preview notes key absences (Madrid: Mendy out; Silva, Camavinga, Güler suspended; Tchouaméni injury; Militão nearing return; Diomande in line for a first start) and Inter’s injuries (Dimarco out) and offers predicted lineups (Madrid 4-2-3-1; Inter 3-5-2) with a predicted 2–1 victory for Madrid. Kick-off at the Bernabéu on Tuesday with coverage across Paramount+, DAZN USA, TNT Sports and more.
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu in José Mourinho’s return to the dugout. Madrid were booed at halftime after a disjointed first half, but a sharper second period saw Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior strike before Mbappé completed the hat-trick late on to seal the win.
Mourinho revealed Real Madrid made a very good offer to Rodri, but the Spain midfielder hesitated and ultimately signed for Barcelona in a €75m move, with Rodri later saying Barca was his first choice, drawn to Hansi Flick’s style.
Jose Mourinho confirmed contact with Real Madrid but said he will only return if the club’s expectations align with what he can deliver. He noted talks with Florentino Pérez haven’t begun yet, though there are ongoing contacts between Real and his agent Jorge Mendes, with discussions expected to continue next week. Benfica’s buyout clause of about $3.5 million expires on May 26, after which he would be free to move if terms are right. Álvaro Arbeloa issued public support, saying he’d be happy to see Mourinho back if he’s the manager next season.
Real Madrid were drawn to face Benfica in the Champions League Round of 32, with the first leg at Estádio da Luz on Feb 17/18 and the return at the Bernabéu on Feb 24/25; the tie follows Benfica’s dominant midweek win over Madrid and marks Mourinho’s return to the Bernabéu, with Madrid favorites to advance but needing to improve after a rough showing.
Alvaro Arbeloa, nicknamed 'El Espartano', is appointed Real Madrid head coach after Xabi Alonso's sacking, promising the 'No retreat, no surrender' ethos; after seven months with Castilla, he must unite a star-studded dressing room and deliver trophies, with veteran Pintus back in the fold to aid the challenge.