José Mourinho again criticized the refereeing after Real Madrid's defeat against Betis, publicly questioning why the VAR did not replay a decision regarding a penalty. The Portuguese coach asked the journalists directly: "Doesn't he know the regulations or didn't he want to?", demonstrating his discomfort with the performance of the officials responsible for the match.
This defeat by Real Madrid comes in the lead-up to the important Champions League match against Inter Milan. Mourinho, who is already known for his frequent criticism of refereeing throughout his career, was particularly frustrated with the specific situation of the penalty that was not reviewed by the VAR.
Real Madrid thus continues in a poor run of competitive form, adding another defeat that raises questions about the team's preparation for the most important challenges ahead, namely the European knockout tie against the Italians.
Mourinho's statement reflects the accumulated tension and pressure on the coach, who sees the team removed from the expected results at a crucial stage of the season, both domestically and in European competitions.
