Mourinho's refereeing claims spark debate as Barça lead grows
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- Mundo DeportivoLocal press
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- Autor Redacción
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Key points
- Mourinho accused referees of harming Real Madrid and favouring Atlético and Barcelona after Madrid's loss at the Metropolitano
- Barcelona hold a six-point lead over Madrid, who are struggling while the champions build momentum
- Mundo Deportivo panel discusses the refereeing row, Mourinho's outburst and the growing gap between the two clubs
Summary
José Mourinho has reignited the refereeing debate after Real Madrid's defeat at Atlético, claiming officials have disadvantaged the white half of Madrid while favouring both Atlético and Barcelona. The comments have intensified an already heated discussion around the season's officiating.
Barcelona's strong form has widened the gap at the top: Madrid sit six points behind and are in a period of doubt, while the champions are building confidence and momentum. Mundo Deportivo's panel, led by Laura Aparicio with subdirectors Fernando Polo and Toribio Blanco, examines Mourinho's claims and the contrasting fortunes of Spain's two biggest clubs.
Original headline
'Barça Team': Mourinho y sus fotocopias encienden el debate
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