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Cristian 'Cuti' Romero wearing the Argentina national team shirt during an Albiceleste match, leading the team as captain on the pitch.

Atlético MadridNational teams25 September 2026

Scaloni names Cuti Romero as Argentina captain and Messi's successor

Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Cristian 'Cuti' Romero will be the new captain of the Argentina national team following the departure of Lionel Messi and Nicolas Otamendi. The Atletico Madrid defender will wear the armband starting with the friendly against Bolivia on September 30. His leadership was already clear in his first months as a Rojiblanco and within the Albiceleste squad.

Matt

·5 min read

Collage of referee Ortiz Arias wearing a personal camera during the derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano, with images of his conversations with players and coaches.

Atlético MadridReal Madrid23 September 2026

Ortiz Arias' ref cam reveals derby exchanges: "I blow a foul and 25 come off the bench"

LaLiga released the footage from referee Ortiz Arias' personal camera during the Atlético-Real Madrid derby. The audio captures his exchanges with Mourinho, Kang-In Lee, Marc Pubill and Valverde, as well as the penalty appeal from Vinicius. The official stood by his decisions amid protests from both benches.

Javi

·5 min read

José Mourinho holds up a printed sheet with two challenge screenshots during the press conference after the Madrid derby.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid21 September 2026

Mourinho brings a printed sheet and old paranoia to Real Madrid's derby defeat against Atlético

Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano with Giuliano Simeone playing a decisive role in both goals. José Mourinho arrived at his press conference holding a printed piece of paper to denounce two challenges he felt deserved red cards. The defeat leaves Real Madrid six points off the top of LaLiga.

Javi

·7 min read

Jonathan David celebrates scoring Atlético de Madrid's second goal in the derby against Real Madrid after finishing a cross from Giuliano Simeone.

Atlético MadridLaLiga21 September 2026

Jonathan David's historic start at Atlético: three goals in his first three LaLiga matches

Jonathan David scored the second goal in Atlético de Madrid's derby win over Real Madrid and now has three goals in his first three LaLiga appearances. The Canadian striker matches a start not seen at the club since Lubo Penev in the 1995-96 season and is quickly becoming one of the revelations of the campaign.

Matt

·5 min read

Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias points to the penalty spot during the Madrid derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium.

LaLigaReal Madrid21 September 2026

VAR audio explains Huijsen red card and Cuti Romero yellow in Madrid derby

The Spanish Football Federation and LaLiga released the conversations between referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and the VAR during Sunday's derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. The recordings confirm that Cuti Romero's yellow card was reviewed for mistaken identity and that Dean Huijsen was sent off because the referee ruled the goalkeeper could not reach the ball.

varela·6 min read

Jose Mourinho holds printed sheets with images of controversial incidents during his press conference after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid.

LaLigaReal Madrid21 September 2026

Mourinho leads Real Madrid protest with printed images after Atletico derby defeat

Jose Mourinho arrived at his press conference with printed images to point out the decisions he felt shaped Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese coach claimed Diego Simeone's side should have been reduced to nine men before half-time. The result leaves Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.

Javi

·5 min read

José Mourinho gestures on the touchline at the Metropolitano during Real Madrid's derby defeat against Atlético Madrid.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid21 September 2026

Mourinho returns to his old self: referee rant and list of grievances after Madrid derby

José Mourinho dropped his restrained approach after Real Madrid's defeat at the Metropolitano and launched a fierce attack on referee Ortiz Arias, VAR and the Technical Committee of Referees. The Portuguese coach recited from memory a list of decisions he believes have favoured Atlético and Barcelona in the early weeks of the season.

varela·6 min read

José Mourinho shows a printed sheet with two images of controversial moments during the press conference after the Madrid derby between Atletico and Real Madrid.

LaLigaReal Madrid20 September 2026

Mourinho prints out two red card calls after Real Madrid lose derby to Atletico

Real Madrid fell 2-1 at the Metropolitano and José Mourinho walked into his press conference holding a printed sheet with two first-half images. The Portuguese coach believes Atletico Madrid should have been reduced to nine men. Diego Simeone avoided direct confrontation and insisted his team controlled the derby.

Javi

·5 min read

Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias talks with a player during a LaLiga match at a football stadium.

LaLigaReal Madrid20 September 2026

Ortiz Arias becomes first Madrid-born referee to oversee Atlético-Real Madrid derby

The Spanish Referees' Technical Committee has appointed Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias to oversee Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid. It marks the first time a Madrid-born official will take charge of the capital derby. Ortiz Arias already broke the territoriality rule last season when he refereed Rayo Vallecano-Getafe.

Javi

·4 min read

José Mourinho and Diego Simeone shake hands on the touchline at the Metropolitano Stadium during the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético.

LaLigaReal Madrid20 September 2026

Mourinho and Simeone Renew Their Rivalry in the Madrid Derby After More Than a Decade

The Metropolitano stages a Madrid derby with a rich backstory on Sunday as José Mourinho and Diego Simeone meet for the first time since 2014. Real Madrid sit second, six points behind Barcelona, while Atlético look to build on two straight wins after a rocky patch.

Matt

·7 min read