Mourinho's Outcry: "It's Bullying Vini Jr!"

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho, who appeared before the cameras after the tough away victory against Espanyol, focused on the harsh tackles and crowd reactions directed at his player Vinicius Junior rather than the match score. The Portuguese manager made striking statements, pointing out that there is systematic pressure on the Brazilian star. Mourinho said, "What is being done to Vini Jr. is really crossing the line. Moreover, this situation starts from the very first minute of the match. If you ask me, this has now become a stereotyped tactic put into a specific format. It is an organized thing that keeps repeating from opponent to opponent."

Drawing attention to the double standards in today's world, the experienced manager continued: "We live in an anti-bullying era. Everyone claims to be sensitive about this issue. But when it comes to Vini Jr., the harsh blows from the opponents and the bullying from the stands continue exactly the same." Mourinho's harsh outburst made a great impact in the Spanish press, raising curiosity about whether referees will take a more active role in protecting Vini Jr.

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