José Mourinho has reignited the debate around Barcelona’s recent penalty decision involving Lamine Yamal, questioning why the incident received so little attention compared with controversial calls involving his own team. 👀
Barcelona were awarded a penalty during their 4-2 victory over Levante, after Yamal went down inside the box. The youngster subsequently converted from the spot, adding to his goalscoring contribution in another impressive Barcelona victory.
Mourinho later raised the subject himself during a Real Madrid press conference, asking why journalists had not questioned him about the penalty decisions involving Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. His comments were delivered with the trademark irony that has followed his career. 😭🔥
The issue has now become part of a wider conversation about refereeing decisions in La Liga, with Mourinho publicly highlighting several incidents that he believes have gone against Real Madrid or benefited their rivals.
And there is an interesting subplot involving Yamal himself. Mourinho has previously praised the Barcelona youngster’s enormous potential, while making it clear that he would not make room for him in his current Real Madrid squad. 👀⚡
So while the graphic circulating online attributes a much stronger quote to Mourinho, the verified recent comments are more specifically about the penalty decision and the lack of questions surrounding it.
One thing is certain: Mourinho, Yamal, Barcelona and Real Madrid in the same conversation? The drama practically writes itself. 😂🔥⚽
For the Yamal penalty debate
Compare Mourinho’s complaints
Explain the penalty decision
