Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match news conference with a printed A4 sheet containing screenshots of two incidents he believes should have resulted in red cards for Atletico Madrid. Mourinho criticized the officials after Real Madrid's 2-1 loss to Atletico, arguing that two first-half decisions unfairly impacted the match. It was Real Madrid's second defeat of the season, following a 1-0 loss to Real Betis in September. Mourinho said the match's story was clear in the images he presented, stating that two clear red cards would have changed the outcome significantly. Mourinho highlighted that Real Madrid played 11 against 10 for much of the game after one of the disputed decisions, and he suggested the result could have been different if they had been penalized more heavily. He praised his players for their effort, saying they showed great character and set up the second half well. In contrast, Atletico Madrid's manager Diego Simeone expressed joy at the result and emphasized the importance of respect among coaches and officials. He acknowledged the scrutiny coaches face but warned that crossing the line of respect is not acceptable. Mourinho detailed the first incident involving Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Atletico's Cristian Romero. He argued that Bellingham should have received a red card for a dangerous challenge, but instead, both players were shown yellow cards after a VAR review. The second incident involved Atletico's Lee Kang-in, who Mourinho believed should have been sent off for a challenge on Fede Valverde. Mourinho questioned the officials' decisions but expressed a hope that they were simple mistakes rather than intentional errors. Despite the loss, Mourinho praised his team's performance, particularly their unity and determination. He admitted he had not yet viewed the VAR replay of the penalty that led to Dean Huijsen's dismissal. The result left Real Madrid in fourth place, five points behind league leaders Barcelona. However, Mourinho remained optimistic, stating that the season's outcome depends on how it concludes, not just how it begins. Simeone dismissed the idea that the match would be overshadowed by refereeing debates, asserting that Atletico controlled the game throughout. He praised his team's defensive organization and collective effort against Real Madrid's attacking players. The La Liga season will resume on October 9 following the international break.