Mourinho Defends Vinicius Jr. Amid Public Criticism

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has come to the defense of his winger, Vinicius Jr., after a 2-1 win against Espanyol. The Portuguese manager accused the public of 'bullying' Vinicius, saying that while he's not a 'saint', the persistent negative treatment is excessive.

In a post-match press conference, Mourinho stated that while Vinicius may have been wrong to dive for a penalty, the public's reaction was unfair. He noted that broader anti-bullying sentiments are often ignored when it comes to his players.

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But I repeat, we deserved it.”

After, like FC Barcelona, starting the league a weekend later than everyone else, Real Madrid is next out against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has fiercely defended winger Vinicius Jr., accusing the public of "bullying" him. After a 2-1 win against Espanyol, where Vinicius faced criticism for a diving matter, Mourinho asserted that while his player isn't a "saint," the persistent negative treatment from opponents and the public is excessive.

Mourinho stressed the importance of preparing Vinicius emotionally, noting the irony given broader anti-bullying sentiments. Goals from Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi sealed the victory, though Mourinho conceded Espanyol didn't deserve to lose. Real Madrid now prepares to face Real Sociedad.

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Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho accused the general public of "bullying" when it comes to his winger Vinicius Jr.

Many felt that Vinicius should have been booked for a diving matter when trying to win a penalty during a 2-1 win against Espanyol.

Goals from Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi were enough to earn three points in Mourinho’s second La Liga debut as Los Blancos boss. But he stuck up for his charge as is often the Mourinho way even if his players have done wrong.

“I have the risk that you go back months and dig my words up from when I was Vini’s opponent," Mourinho stated, in reference to a racism matter in the Champions League when the Portuguese managed Benfica last season.

“Now Vini is mine. He is not a saint, but what they do to him is too much. In the first minute,” Mourinho stated, possibly referring to a push and kick from goalscorer Cala.