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Mourinho dismisses referee fuss, vows no tactical plan for Yamal ahead of El Clásico
October 24, 2026 at 09:27 AM · Updated 37m ago
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5 reports · 4 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 2 hours
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José Mourinho backs himself ahead of El Clasico vs. Barcelona: 'Madrid with Mourinho wins trophies' - ESPN
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KOKooora
مورينيو يرد على نجم برشلونة: اسم الحكم لا يعنيني.. وهناك أمور ترهقنا نحن أيضًا
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KOKooora
"لست غبيًا.. ولا أؤمن بالخرافات" مورينيو يشعل الكلاسيكو بتصريحات ساخرة
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YKYalla Kora
مورينيو: الكلاسيكو ليس اختبارًا حقيقيًا لنا.. ولن أغير خطتي من أجل يامال
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KOKooora
مورينيو: لن أغير خطة الريال بسبب يامال.. وسؤال فليك غير مفهوم
(opens the publisher’s site)José Mourinho held a press conference on Saturday ahead of Sunday's La Liga Clásico at Camp Nou, defending his team and deflecting referee controversy.
- Mourinho said the referee's name does not bother him, but violations of rules do, adding the Clásico referee appointment remains unclear.
- Mourinho said he will not alter Real Madrid's tactical plan for Lamine Yamal, respecting the winger without changing the team's structure.
- Asked whether the Clásico tests Real Madrid's title credentials, Mourinho replied that Real Madrid with Mourinho wins titles.
- Mourinho said Barcelona's 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain will not change the team's mental state or confidence.
- Mourinho confirmed Vinícius Júnior is suspended for Sunday's Clásico at Camp Nou.
- Mourinho noted Real Madrid trail Barcelona by six points with a perfect record since the international break.