José Mourinho denies seeing video evidence of Arda Güler incident

José Mourinho dismissed the controversy surrounding Arda Güler, stating that he requested television and analyst footage of an alleged off-the-ball incident but found no evidence of any wrongdoing. The Real Madrid manager addressed intense complaints from Sevilla regarding a disputed first-half challenge involving Güler and Sevilla player Peque.

Mourinho Denies Seeing Video Evidence of Güler Incident

The flashpoint occurred during the first half when Güler and Peque collided away from the ball. Sevilla players and staff fiercely protested that the midfielder should have received a straight red card for elbowing Peque, an expulsion that would have ruled him out of the upcoming El Clásico. Match referee Mateos Busquets Ferrer did not penalize the action on the pitch, and the VAR system did not send the official to the pitchside monitor.

Mourinho told reporters that despite reviewing available feeds, neither he nor his technical staff could locate any clear visual proof of the alleged aggression. Nadie me ha conseguido hacer ver lo que dicen que ha pasado. No tengo imágenes y no he sido capaz de verlo, Mourinho stated. He added that if clear evidence emerges before the Clásico, he would examine it, but maintained that he saw nothing actionable during or after the match.

Sevilla Outrage Over VAR and Missing Television Angles

Sevilla representatives and players expressed profound frustration following the full-time whistle, pointing to several officiating decisions that went against them. Former Sevilla player Antoñito blasted the officiating on the club’s official radio network: ¿No se le cae la cara de vergüenza al Madrid de quejarse de los árbitros? La excusa es que no se ve bien el codazo a Peque, con 0-0, cuidado. Una acción importantísima que dicen que no lo ven.

Adding technical context to the controversy, the specialized social media analysis account Archivo VAR explained that VAR official Guillermo Cuadra Fernández could not summon Busquets Ferrer to the monitor because broadcast technology lacked a camera angle capturing the precise point of impact and intensity of the contact. Consequently, the referee stood in the center circle for 2:20′ with his hand to his earpiece before play resumed without a review.

Sevilla player Juan Iglesias also voiced his displeasure to Movistar, highlighting another disputed sequence leading up to a Real Madrid goal. Iglesias claimed a foul was committed against teammate Robbie Ure in the buildup, asserting that television broadcasters did not replay the sequence. Sevilla captain Kike Salas echoed those sentiments, calling for respect and arguing that the unpunished incident fundamentally altered the trajectory of the match before Güler opened the scoring in the 24th minute.

Tactical Adjustments and Control Against Sevilla

Shifting focus to tactical matters, Mourinho expressed satisfaction with his side’s overall performance and control. The manager made notable adjustments in his starting lineup, utilizing Valverde and Diomande to solidify midfield stability. Hemos tenido mucho dominio contra un equipo bueno y hemos jugado bien. Creo que es una victoria bonita, Mourinho told the press room, emphasizing that high roster depth means several deserving players remain on the bench. Jugamos muy bien, he added, noting that he would not think about the next league opponent until the Champions League match on Wednesday concludes.

Mourinho refused to engage with pre-match remarks from Luis García Plaza, who had publicly insisted that Güler deserved expulsion. Instead, Mourinho praised his squad’s possession dominance and sustained pressure against a resilient opponent, securing a victory as the club prepares for its next European and domestic commitments. El partido marcó la tercera victoria consecutiva para el Real Madrid, lograda de manera contundente en el Bernabéu.

Upcoming Fixtures and El Clásico Context

Real Madrid turns its attention immediately to European competition before preparing for a high-stakes league clash against Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou on October 25. Had Güler received a red card against Sevilla, the midfielder would have been sidelined for the match.

Bernabéu Crowd and Post-Match Environment

During the encounter, the Bernabéu crowd chanted against Negreira, Barça, and Tebas for nearly five minutes before the controversial play ultimately favored the home side. Meanwhile, Sevilla internally anticipated an officiating performance similar to the one delivered by Busquets Ferrer at the stadium. As Juan Iglesias noted, the squad understood what to expect upon arrival, with the player having previously clashed with Vinicius, who was absent from the fixture. In the aftermath, the Portuguese manager noted that he No comento sobre esto regarding the refereeing and observed that many individuals merit playing time despite remaining on the bench.

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