Jose Mourinho appeared in the press room of the Olympic Stadium in Rome after the controversial match with Villarreal, where he focused on Real Madrid's situation before the next duel against Roma. The coach, who had decided not to comment on the Champions League match, explained that his decision was due to the refereeing controversy and the need to concentrate on the next match.
The coach expressed his confidence in the Champions League referees, but expressed his discomfort at knowing who the referee will be three weeks before the match, when the rule establishes that this information must be available 24 hours before. “I trust all the referees, but what seems strange to me is that it is known so soon,” he said. Mourinho also stressed that he has no “negative feelings” and that he hopes everything goes well for the three teams involved.
As for the next match, Mourinho emphasized the importance of playing with excellence. "To get the points you have to play very well. They are an important rival," he said. To Roma, which is a strong team and motivated to return to the Champions League in its stadium, the coach stressed that pressure is not the moment of the Champions League, but that it is imposed on the teams. “We want to win,” he concluded.
The coach also made reference to Fede Valverde's performance in the match against Villarreal, describing it as a correct decision to change the profile of the right back. Mourinho highlighted that Real Madrid and Roma are in a good position in the table and that the club continues working to advance in European competition.
Finally, the coach showed his focus on the fans and the interests of the club, remembering that his objective is to make the fans happy and that the Champions League is not the only objective. With his sights set on the next match, Mourinho is preparing to face Roma with the same intensity that he has shown in previous matches.