"It's like a situation with young children" - Mourinho

"It's like the behavior of young children," Mourinho said.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has expressed his thoughts on the way his opponents have treated striker Vinicius Junior.

"What can I say - this is not only observed in friendlies, but also in games outside Spain. It is clear that Vinicius is treated completely differently to others. It has become a kind of repetitive process, an unwritten rule. Opponents know that they can abuse him freely and do so. It is as clear as day.

It is like the behavior of young children. The more freedom you give children, the more they go too far. It is the same with football players. If the referee does not show a yellow card after ten fouls, they start to think, 'Well, I can play harder,'" Mourinho was quoted as saying by ESPN.

Real Madrid's next match is on August 26 at home against Real Sociedad. The match is scheduled to start at 00:00 Tashkent time.