# Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 as Mourinho discusses penalty

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/internacional-en/real-madrid-beat-racing-santander-3-0-as-mourinho-discusses-penalty/
- Published: 2026-11-01T20:53:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T20:57:14+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Internacional
- Tags: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Barcelona, Jose Mourinho, Racing Santander, Real Madrid

## Key points

- Real Madrid venceu o Racing Santander por 3-0 e pressiona o Barcelona no topo da tabela.
- A partida ficou marcada por polémica, sobretudo por decisões do árbitro e do VAR, que os adeptos do Racing consideraram prejudiciais.
- Mourinho criticou os detratores, defendeu o árbitro e disse que nunca considerou a vitória garantida, mesmo com três golos de vantagem.

## Article

Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 and are putting pressure on Barcelona at the top of the table. The match was marked by controversy, particularly over the decisions of the referee and VAR, which Racing fans felt went against their side.

After the match, José Mourinho did not hesitate to criticise his detractors and addressed several aspects of the game.

## Mourinho and the penalty controversy

Mourinho focused on the controversial incident involving Aurelien Tchouameni, which came near the end of the match. “My opinion is that they protest everything. It’s a stadium I really like, and I like the fans. They have this character, this way of playing,” said Mourinho.

The manager added that the fans are not there just to watch but to take part, creating a difficult atmosphere for the opposition. He also criticised those who do not know the rules of football, referring to the penalty that was not awarded: “People don’t know that it’s never a penalty for Tchouameni because of the rebound, because the ball comes off his own body. It’s never a penalty.”

The manager also praised the referee’s performance, saying he was technically good despite the intensity of the match. “For me, it’s obvious it wasn’t a penalty,” he repeated.

Mourinho said he was aware of the challenge his side faced, stressing that he never considered the victory secure, even with a three-goal lead. “If they score one, they will get a lift. I never thought the game was over,” he stressed, highlighting Racing’s fighting spirit even after the result was settled.

## The team’s progress and substitutions

The manager was pleased with the team’s progress, in particular the defensive work of the more attacking players, such as Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande. “The group is growing and playing well. In my opinion, we should score more goals given the chances we create,” said Mourinho.

He acknowledged that the team has not yet reached its peak, but is constantly improving and building a good connection between the players and the manager.

One of the points Mourinho addressed was the decision to make only three substitutions during the match. He explained that he preferred to keep on the pitch the players who would not feature in the next match, arguing that taking them off would make no sense.

“I’ve seen everything in football. The game ends when the referee blows the whistle. Besides, there are players who played today and will not play on Wednesday,” he explained.

Finally, Mourinho spoke about the team’s growing confidence, which shows in the atmosphere and in their performance on the pitch. He underlined the importance of emotions in football and the technical quality of players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, who, according to the manager, stood out after coming on.

The manager ended his assessment pleased with the team’s progress, but aware of the challenges ahead.