Following Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory against Racing Santander at Estadio El Sardinero, manager José Mourinho stepped up to defend the match officials, praising referee Munuera Montero for delivering a technically flawless performance under pressure.
Addressing questions regarding disputed penalty claims—particularly a second-half appeal by Racing Santander for an alleged handball by Aurélien Tchouaméni—Mourinho dismissed the protests and criticized fans and critics for lacking up-to-date knowledge of football regulations. Replays and VAR confirmed that the ball had accidentally deflected off Tchouaméni's boot before hitting his hand, resulting in the penalty appeal being correctly overturned.
Read nextAFC Postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia Due to Houthi Attacks and Regional Security ConcernsMourinho expressed admiration for the passionate atmosphere at El Sardinero but noted that many spectators and critics fail to understand modern rule modifications. He commended the officiating crew for maintaining control during tense moments of the match and ensuring the correct application of VAR protocols.
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