👊 Stop hounding referees now: Atlético de Madrid hit back at Mourinho | OneFootball

The aftermath of the derby played at the Metropolitano Stadium continues to fuel tension. While Atlético de Madrid celebrate the win ahead of the international break, at Real Madrid dissatisfaction prevails, as they feel they were harmed by the refereeing decisions.

Mourinho’s protest and the ironic response

The Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho, made his displeasure clear by appearing in the press room with printed images of two controversial plays. In response, the red-and-white club hit back on social media using the same printer format to post the coach’s image alongside the slogan: “Stop referee harassment now.”

Simeone asks not to cross the line

From the same press room, Atlético coach Diego Simeone had already responded to the Portuguese manager’s complaints. “Not everything goes. No matter whether your name is Mourinho, Flick or Simeone, crossing the line of respect is not acceptable,” the Argentine coach emphasized.

A new chapter in the rivalry

With this post, the Manzanares club reaffirms its editorial stance against what it sees as media pressure, rekindling the long-running war of words surrounding every clash between the capital’s two sides.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2026 Getty Images