Real Madrid suffered a damaging defeat in the Derbi Madrileno, and it increasingly looks as though Jose Mourinho's detractors were correct.
Jose Mourinho is facing mounting criticism during his return as Real Madrid manager following a 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Derbi Madrileno on Sunday. Despite earlier victories over Real Sociedad, Malaga, and Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid's performances this season have been widely viewed as unconvincing.
Mourinho criticized referee Ortiz Arias after the derby loss, presenting printouts of uncalled red card incidents. Pundit Paco Gonzalez subsequently questioned Mourinho's standing at the top tier of European football on Tiempo de Juego as Los Blancos struggle to keep pace with Barcelona.
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