After his team secured a 2:1 home victory over city rivals Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone addressed the media and responded to comments made by José Mourinho regarding controversial refereeing decisions.

José Mourinho expressed strong criticism of the referee and refereeing committee

We have great respect for others' opinions, but we must hold the view that whether it's Flick, José Mourinho, Pellegrini, or myself, Simeone, we are all in a special position under intense scrutiny and must be careful with our words. We must respect the referees and our colleagues and not cross the line. No matter your name — José Mourinho, Simeone, Flick, or Pellegrini — you cannot breach this boundary of respect.

José Mourinho highlighted controversial moments from the match at the press conference

I want to talk about the match itself. It was intense, and I believe we controlled it throughout. Real Madrid is a team with dangerous counterattacks and outstanding players, but we effectively neutralized nearly all their counterattacking opportunities. I'm proud of the team's overall performance. We knew where we could threaten them, and we focused on their right flank. We will continue to improve on the situations that concern everyone.

Atlético had two fouls that could have resulted in red cards

I don't usually comment on incidents that have already been reviewed. The head of the refereeing committee has already stated that an incident similar to the one involving Cristian Romero would not be a red card. If we need to dwell on this, we can discuss it, but we've already won this match.

Did the better team win?

You want headlines, but honestly, I don't need them. The team delivered a strong performance, both in teamwork and excellent defense. Again, against a group of outstanding players, we managed to contain them — otherwise, we would have played their game and adopted their rhythm. I'm very clear about what the team must do and what kind of football we want to play. Over the last 15 years, beating Real Madrid at home has been extremely difficult, but we've done it again. This derby victory puts us in a better position, helps the team continue to grow, and that's what we're working toward.

How can Julián Álvarez regain his form?

We need him; he's a crucial player. We have fantastic fans, and I don't know how to thank them for everything I've experienced as both a player and a manager. When you give everything, people naturally love you. Julián Álvarez has worked hard, and although the process has been difficult, we will help him get back to his best. I'm happy for Jonathan; he's brought competition to the squad, which allows us to go as far as possible.

Will this match be a turning point?

The season is long. This victory has positive significance for the team because the squad continues to develop, and we must keep working hard and remain fully committed. Look at how Koke performed after coming on in the second half — that's explosive football. That's what Atlético should be. We will take it one match at a time, and we know what we want to achieve.

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