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Jose Mourinho cancels his Villarreal post-game press conference

Jose Mourinho did not appear for the press conference after Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday. A red card for Vinicius Junior became the major talking point from the match in the second half, which left…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:04 PM
Jose Mourinho cancels his Villarreal post-game press conference
Key Things to Know
  • Jose Mourinho cancelled his post-match press conference following Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal.
  • Mourinho was left furious after Vinicius Junior received a red card in the second half.
  • Reports indicate Mourinho avoided the press conference to prevent receiving a potential touchline suspension.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jose Mourinho opted not to attend his post-match press conference following Real Madrid's 1-0 victory against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. The manager was reportedly furious after Vinicius Junior received a second-half red card during the match, which overshadowed the team's narrow win.

According to reports from Spain, Mourinho skipped the media appearance to avoid a potential touchline suspension for the club's next two La Liga fixtures. Real Madrid next turn their attention to European competition, facing Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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