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Atlético teammates reject Mourinho's ref criticism

Source
인터풋볼Korean press
By
신동훈 기자
Published

Key points

  • Lee Kang-in's first-half tackle on Valverde sparks row; Mourinho calls it 'clear red', Real Madrid criticises on social media
  • Oblak, Julián Álvarez and Simeone respect referee's decision, refuse to escalate controversy
  • Atlético beat Real Madrid 2-1 to move second; Lee Kang-in involved in both goals from right wing

Summary

Atlético Madrid moved second after beating Real Madrid 2-1 on 20 September. Lee Kang-in started at right winger, setting up Jonathan David's header in the 15th minute before assisting the second goal in the 53rd.

Controversy erupted over Lee Kang-in's 45th-minute tackle on Federico Valverde. Mourinho protested it was a "clear red card", and Real Madrid criticised the referee on social media. However, Oblak, Julián Álvarez and Simeone respected the official's decision and refused to fuel further debate.

Original headline

[라리가 ISSUE] 무리뉴-레알 공식 SNS, 이강인 공개 저격→"끔찍하다"...아틀레티코 감독-동료들은 "판정 존중하자" 두둔

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