Jose Mourinho

“Those were two clear red cards. The difficulties we’ve faced since the sending-off: 11 against 10. Well, we can imagine what 50 minutes of 11 against nine would have been like if justice had been done.”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho accused the officials of losing control and argued two first-half challenges should have resulted in red cards.

“They’ve put a referee, aged 41, with no international experience – it’s certainly not because he’s a great referee,”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho criticized referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias and those who appointed him after the derby defeat.

“I don’t want to go so far as to say this was set up … I want to believe that they simply made a mistake.”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho stopped short of alleging the officiating was deliberate but said he wanted to believe it was a mistake.

“We could skip the press conference because the story of the match is right here,”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho held up images of two tackles while addressing the media after Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

“If they just leave us in peace and let us compete on a level playing field with everyone else, we’ve still got a long way to go,”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho responded when asked about Real Madrid being six points behind Barcelona in the standings.

“Then the poor chap has come here and hasn’t been able to cope with the pressure – and it really is intense pressure. I call it ’80s-style pressure’ here in this stadium, which you hardly ever see these days.”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-09-20 · reported 2026-09-21

Mourinho described the referee as unable to cope with intense pressure at the stadium during the Madrid derby.

“I want to win. I could tell you I want to play well, but I don’t want to play well like we did against Betis and lose,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08

Mourinho said he wants his Madrid players to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis.

“There aren’t many [people] left from my time, but it’ll always be a pleasure to see people, even if I don’t know them, but people who defend Inter, before and after,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08

Mourinho reflected on facing Inter Milan, a club he previously led to a treble in 2010.

“During the game I want to win, they want to win, and there won’t be time to think about things from a wonderful past.”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-08

Mourinho said the sentiment toward his Inter past would not matter during the match.

“I’ll give him one, now you give him one. If I get a yellow card, you give him one. If I’m substituted, another player comes on who hasn’t been booked yet, and you give him one.”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Jose Mourinho illustrated what he described as a pattern of repeated fouls by opponents against Vinicius Junior.

“Vinicius is no saint, but what they’re doing to him was too much. Right from the first minute. It’s a pattern that repeats itself from one opponent to the next,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Jose Mourinho addressed the recurring rough treatment targeting Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid's win over Espanyol.

“He needs to have a lot of emotional control. I’ve told him that if he scores a goal, he needs to be careful how he celebrates it,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Jose Mourinho discussed advising Vinicius Junior on maintaining composure and being careful with goal celebrations.

“We’re in an era where society is against bullying, yet with Vini we’re still seeing bullying – from opponents and from the crowd. We have to educate him and prepare him as best we can, and that’s it.”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Jose Mourinho stated that Vinicius Junior continues to face bullying from both opponents and crowds.

“I am here… to create a culture of work, responsibility, ambition,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Jose Mourinho outlined his expectations and cultural goals for his squad at Real Madrid.

“I’m much more mature, less emotional, and more in control… as always, learning from mistakes,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21

Jose Mourinho reflected on his growth and mindset upon his return to Real Madrid.

“a very good offer”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho acknowledged Madrid tried to sign Rodri before he joined Barcelona.

“What I think happened is that his doubts have created doubts for me. He’s an extraordinary player and was very correct with us.”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho reflected on Rodri's uncertainty about joining Madrid, in the same TV interview.

“The club contacted him, but he had some doubts,”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho described Madrid's contact with Rodri during transfer talks, in an interview with El Chiringuito.

“I’m not saying there won’t be any more signings because the market is still open, but if you ask me directly if it’s closed [for Madrid], yes, it’s closed,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho commented on Real Madrid's transfer plans, saying the club does not intend to make further signings.

“I don’t need Rodri. We have solutions, quality players,”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho downplayed Rodri's importance to Real Madrid after the midfielder signed with Barcelona.

“Victories are won on the field; they are won with titles.”

Jose Mourinho · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho said Barcelona did not gain an advantage over Madrid by signing Rodri.

“But Real Madrid is of such a stature that it can’t have players who think twice about being with the club.”

Jose Mourinho · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19

Mourinho argued Real Madrid's stature requires full commitment from players, in the same interview.