Real Madrid manager José Mourinho declined to address the refereeing complaints raised by Sevilla coach Luis García Plaza following a 4-1 victory against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Portuguese coach stated in his post-match press conference that nobody was able to show him what happened regarding the contested incident involving Arda Güler and Peque, and neither television nor tactical camera footage revealed any image of it.

“I have no comment… I do not want to evade the question which, for you, is at the heart of the controversy; I do not want to comment on Luis’s words,” Mourinho said when asked about his counterpart’s post-match grievances. “Regarding the action, no one was able to show me what happened; I do not have the slightest image.”

Sevilla’s Grievance Versus Real Madrid’s Video Review

While television broadcasts and pitch-side reactions highlighted the challenge, Mourinho maintained that neither standard television feeds nor specialized tactical angles provided by club analysts captured the collision.

“I asked for images from the television broadcast, from my analysts who have the tactical camera, which sometimes reveals things invisible on screen, and there is no image of what they are talking about, of what bothers Luis,” Mourinho explained. He added that he remained open to reviewing clear evidence if provided before the weekend, noting: “If by Saturday someone sends me a clear image of what my player claims not to have seen, I will be here. But for now, nothing.”

Tactical Adjustments and Squad Confidence Under Mourinho

Beyond the disciplinary flashpoint, Mourinho addressed his lineup decisions against Sevilla, highlighting the versatility of Federico Valverde in a deeper role and the integration of young talent. YSSscores reported that the manager praised Valverde as one of football’s most adaptable players, joking that the Uruguayan midfielder would wear goalkeeper gloves if asked. Mourinho also compared defender Diomande’s early-career pressure at the Santiago Bernabéu to Vinícius Júnior’s arrival seasons prior, noting that the young center-back carries expectations well beyond his years.

Addressing winter transfer speculation ahead of the match, Football365 noted that Mourinho confirmed he would not request reinforcements during the January transfer window, expressing satisfaction with his current squad’s development and daily progress under stable training conditions. The victory against Sevilla provided crucial momentum as Real Madrid prepares for upcoming continental fixtures and domestic challenges in La Liga.

Champions League Focus and Rivalry Preparations

Looking ahead to European commitments, Mourinho confirmed that Vinícius Júnior will feature in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against RB Leipzig. The manager noted that he will turn his full attention to the Champions League before shifting focus toward the weekend fixture. When asked about officiating controversies in other Spanish matches, Mourinho stated that he did not watch Real Betis against FC Barcelona, opting instead to monitor Bayern Munich versus Leipzig.