Atlético Madrid: Álex Baena criticizes José Mourinho

A week after the derby defeat to Atlético Madrid (1-2) in La Liga, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho is still facing criticism.

The Special One launched an attack on the officiating in the Madrid derby immediately after Real Madrid's defeat to Atlético Madrid. In an interview with Telemadrid, Colchoneros attacking midfielder Álex Baena (25, 7 appearances and 4 goals in La Liga this season) called out the Portuguese coach.

"He's complaining because he lost. If the situation had been reversed, we wouldn't be talking so much about this controversy surrounding the referees, and that's what usually happens: when Real Madrid lose to Atlético, they try to cling to other things rather than focus on the match. A tantrum? Yes, it could seem like one to me; this performance with the pieces of paper makes me think of a tantrum and an inability to accept defeat," said the Spain international.

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