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Portuguese manager ‘uncomfortable’ with Real Madrid speculations – report
As Real Madrid gear up for a summer of change, one of the first things on the agenda could be replacing Alvaro Arbeloa.
While the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Didier Deschamps have emerged as potential candidates, Los Blancos might look for an old guard too, having been linked with a move for Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho was one of Florentino Perez’s favourites during his stint at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013. He played a key role in overseeing Cristiano Ronaldo’s growth at the club.
Now he has been linked with a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid look for more order and discipline after a couple of tumultuous seasons.
Mourinho concerned with Real Madrid speculations
According to A Bola, as cited by Mundo Deportivo, the speculation is not something Mourinho is welcoming.
The Portuguese newspaper reports that the 63-year-old is uncomfortable with the volume of noise surrounding his name and his supposed links to the Spanish capital.
The report adds that Mourinho has not received any offers from any club and remains fully focused on finishing the season with Benfica in the best possible manner. There has been no contact from Real Madrid.
Furthermore, while Mourinho has publicly stated his intention to continue at Benfica beyond this season, A Bola notes that his presence is not solely dependent on his own wishes, with the club’s hierarchy also having a say in the matter.
What is clear, however, is that the Portuguese coach is actively involved in planning for next season in Lisbon, working not only on the current campaign but also on building the squad for the future.
For Real Madrid, the search for their next manager continues. But if Mourinho is the target, they are yet to make their move.
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Real Madrid’s Marc Cucurella sends pointed warning to referee after Vinicius red card controversy: ‘If anyone touches my hair…’
Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr.’s dismissal, with Marc Cucurella appearing to challenge the Spanish refereeing team over the decision after the match’s most controversial incident.
The Brazilian winger had a goal disallowed before receiving a straight red card for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair.
Referee Díaz de Mera initially missed the incident, but VAR intervened, prompting a review that resulted in Vinicius being sent off.
The decision has sparked widespread discussion, with the timing particularly damaging for Real Madrid as Vinicius now faces the prospect of missing the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona.
Vinicius red card: Real Madrid teammates intervene
Vinicius struggled to contain his frustration after the dismissal and approached Díaz de Mera to protest. His teammates quickly stepped in to prevent the confrontation from escalating.
The incident became one of the defining moments of the match, despite Real Madrid eventually securing all three points against Villarreal.
Understandably, the red card, rather than the result, has dominated the post-match discussion because of its potential consequences for the club’s next major fixture.
Cucurella warns referee after Vinicius Jr. sending-off
Vinicius was not the only player to express frustration with the officiating.
Rather, DAZN cameras captured Real Madrid’s Spanish defender Marc Cucurella delivering a pointed message to the match official following the incident.
“I hope… I hope that if anyone so much as touches a hair on my head, you’ll give them a red card. You’re going to the VAR,” he told the referee.
Cucurella’s remark appeared to question whether the same standard would be applied if another player’s hair were pulled.
For now, the biggest concern for Madrid is what the dismissal means for El Clasico.
Vinicius, despite his troubling form this season, remains a key attacking figure, and any suspension would leave the team facing a major selection decision ahead of the meeting with Barcelona.
