Real Madrid manager Mourinho addresses controversial Mbappe penalty

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has described the penalty awarded to Kylian Mbappe during a 3-0 La Liga victory against Racing Santander as a “small penalty.” The decision, which occurred in the ninth minute of the match, has been labeled a clear and evident refereeing error by the Spanish Referees Committee (CTA).

The CTA stated that the VAR should have intervened, noting that the player positioned his arm forward without exerting force on the opponent and that the fall was not caused by contact. Racing Santander coach Jose Alberto criticized the use of VAR, suggesting that while the technology exists, it is not being utilized effectively in critical situations.

Mourinho downplayed the impact of the decision, asserting that Real Madrid would have won the match comfortably regardless of the spot-kick. Additionally, Mourinho commented on the club's appointment of tennis legend Rafael Nadal to its board of directors, expressing pride in the association.