Simeone Urges Mourinho to Respect Referees After Derby Win

Diego Simeone, the current coach of Atlético Madrid, called on José Mourinho, the coach of Real Madrid, to show respect towards referees after Atlético Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a derby match. Simeone responded to Mourinho's comments regarding refereeing decisions, asserting that no manager, regardless of their stature, is above the standards expected in their conduct towards match officials.

He stated, "You cannot lose the referees’ respect," emphasizing the need for caution in public statements about referees. Simeone also remarked that refereeing decisions are an inherent part of football, where teams will face both favorable and unfavorable calls throughout the season.

He assessed the match by noting that one team effectively capitalized on key moments while the other failed to create sufficient scoring opportunities.