Mourinho's Referee Critique Supported by La Liga Committee
Following Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Jose Mourinho condemned the refereeing decisions, particularly regarding a challenge by Atletico midfielder Kang-In Lee on Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde. The La Liga’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) reportedly supports Mourinho's stance, stating that Lee should have received a red card for his first-half tackle that made dangerous contact with Valverde's ankle.
The referee, Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, did not penalize the challenge, and VAR did not intervene. Mourinho also criticized Cristian Romero's tackle on Jude Bellingham, which he believed warranted a red card.
The CTA found Romero's situation more complex due to a mistaken identity issue that led to Bellingham's initial booking. Additionally, the committee confirmed the red card issued to Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen.
Following Huijsen's dismissal, Atletico scored from a penalty taken by Grimaldo, leading to their victory.
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