Mourinho hits out at officials after Atlético 2-1 Real Madrid, recalls Ochieng penalty | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid won the Madrid derby 2-1 against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano on Sunday, a result that sparked Mourinho’s fury at the officiating. In his press conference he attacked the match officials and the CTA, and revisited recent calls he feels have favoured Atlético, including last weekend at Anoeta against Real Sociedad.

According to Diario Vasco, Mourinho said the referee’s appointment was known a week in advance, when he understands such designations come only 24 hours before. He highlighted that a 41-year-old, without international status, was put in charge and, in his view, struggled with pressure reminiscent of the 1980s. He argued that every major decision fell Atlético’s way.

He contended there were two clear red cards for Romero and Kang In Lee. Playing eleven against ten had its difficulties, he added, and he invited people to imagine 50 minutes of eleven against nine.

Producing his notes, Mourinho listed recent flashpoints he described as laughable, among them a disallowed Osasuna goal, a penalty in San Sebastián against Atlético, and a penalty awarded to Barcelona.

He also recalled the handball by Job Ochieng, saying the ball had deflected off the player’s own leg before contact. He stressed he does not want to think anything was prepared, and prefers to believe the officials, and the CTA, simply erred.

Source: Diario Vasco

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