Mourinho Expresses Faith in LaLiga Officials Amid Criticism of Vinicius Treatment

Real Madrid's head coach, Jose Mourinho, has expressed his confidence in LaLiga's officiating despite voicing concerns over the treatment of forward Vinicius Junior during the team's season opener against Espanyol, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Madrid.

Mourinho noted that Vinicius was fouled eight times during the match and described the behavior of Espanyol players towards him as bullying. He highlighted a specific incident where he believed Espanyol's Alex Calatrava should have received a red card for kicking Vinicius.

In a press conference ahead of the upcoming match against Real Sociedad, Mourinho reiterated his concerns about Vinicius's treatment on the pitch while maintaining his faith in the officials, acknowledging that the referee may have missed the foul that warranted a sending off. He also called for fans to support the team passionately as they move forward in the season.