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Mourinho criticized the referee after the defeat in the Madrid derby

Real, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half of the match against Atletico, suffered a 2-1 defeat.

Mourinho criticized the referee after the defeat in the Madrid derby

"Real" head coach Jose Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with the referee's performance after the defeat against "Atletico" in the 7th round of La Liga.

In the 52nd minute of the match, Dean Huijsen was shown a red card and a penalty was awarded against "Real". Grimaldo converted the penalty accurately to open the scoring. David scored the hosts' second goal in the 59th minute, and in the 89th minute, Rudiger reduced the deficit.

Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias served as the head referee in the match.

"The referee lacked the experience of working in a derby. He is 41 years old. He is a weak referee who has officiated small matches. I congratulate the referees' committee on this appointment,"

said

Mourinho after the game.

"Atletico" has accumulated 16 points after seven matches and is in second place in the tournament table. "Real" is in fourth place with 15 points.

"Barcelona" leads the tournament table with 21 points. "Real Betis" follows in the next position with 18 points.

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