Jose Mourinho praises referee and gives Lamine Yamal verdict

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho praised referee Juan Martinez Munuera and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal following Madrid's 2-1 El Clasico victory at Barcelona. Mourinho commended Yamal as a smart and dangerous opponent while highlighting Marc Cucurella's defensive effort against him. He also hailed his squad's composure and mentality after securing the win to end Barcelona's nine-match winning streak in La Liga.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for Madrid, while Raphinha scored Barcelona's lone goal during the second-half clash. The victory moved Real Madrid within three points of league leaders Barcelona, though Mourinho warned that the result would mean little without maintaining momentum in their upcoming league fixture against Racing Santander.