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Real Madrid: Mourinho cannot digest the leak about the Clásico referee

José Mourinho expressed his annoyance regarding a leak which did not go down at all with the Portuguese technician. Unlike…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:29 PM

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José Mourinho expressed annoyance after the designated referee for El Clásico was leaked ahead of the official announcement.
Juan Martínez Munuera was reportedly named to officiate the upcoming clash at Spotify Camp Nou.
Mourinho stated that prematurely revealing officials places unnecessary pressure and debate on the referee prior to kickoff.

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José Mourinho has expressed strong frustration over the premature leak naming Juan Martínez Munuera as the referee for the upcoming El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou. The manager criticized how the official's identity emerged days ahead of the formal announcement, which usually occurs only 24 hours prior to kickoff.

Mourinho clarified that his annoyance does not stem from the referee himself, but rather from the extra scrutiny and pressure a premature announcement creates before the match. The controversy arrives as Real Madrid TV continues to spotlight refereeing decisions considered unfavorable to the club compared to FC Barcelona.

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Real Madrid: Mourinho cannot digest the leak about the Clásico referee

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