The Atlético Madrid criticizes Real Madrid coach José Mourinho with a message about “referee harassment”
After winning the Madrid derby with (2-1), Atlético couldn’t resist to adding more fuel to the fire. The Colchoneros poked fun at José Mourinho’s criticism of the refereeing by posting a photo of the Portuguese manager, accompanied by a rather provocative message.
Atlético Madrid’s players clearly haven’t finished savoring their derby win of (2-1). To prolong the celebrations, the Madrid club poked fun at José Mourinho’s post-match comments. On their social media handle, Atlético posted a photo of the Portuguese manager at a press conference, accompanied by a banner that say: “Stop harassing the referees, now.” A direct reference to the criticism leveled by the Special One after Real Madrid’s lose.
On Sunday, Mourinho appeared before the media with two photos of fouls committed by Diego Simeone’s players, arguing that they should have been more severely punished by the evening’s referee, Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias. His comments sparked a reaction, particularly from Atlético Madrid fans, on social media.