Mourinho refused to take part in his obligatory post-match press conference on Saturday after Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 in La Liga, in protest a decision to rule out a goal scored by Vinicius Junior and then send off the Brazil international for hair-pulling. Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on October 10, 2026. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he has faith in officiating in Spain and in Europe despite his heavy criticisms of them this season.Mourinho refused to take part in his obligatory post-match press conference on Saturday after Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 in La Liga, in protest a decision to rule out a goal scored by Vinicius Junior and then send off the Brazil international for hair-pulling.After a league derby defeat against Atletico Madrid, Mourinho brandished printed pictures of challenges in the game he thought the Rojiblancos should have been punished for.However ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash at Roma, Mourinho tried to avoid controversy."I trust all the referees... whether it's the league or Champions League, before the game I always have the best feelings about the referees," Mourinho told reporters."I have confidence and I hope everything goes well for all...
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