Football Espana reported that, after Real Madrid’s match against Sevilla, José Mourinho had not seen clear footage of the action involving Arda Güler that prompted a complaint from Sevilla manager Luis García Plaza. The reported position leaves Mourinho’s public response dependent on whether a clear image is produced.
Mourinho's position
Mourinho initially declined to respond to García Plaza’s comments at his press conference, then said he was not trying to avoid the subject. Citing a report published by Diario AS on 18 October, Football Espana reported that Mourinho said he had asked for television images and footage from his analysts’ tactical camera but had not seen an image showing what was being alleged.
What the available footage showed
Football Espana reported Mourinho as saying that nobody had managed to show him what had allegedly happened, despite his requests for images from television and his own analysts. The AS account does not detail the incident or establish whether it could lead to any disciplinary action.
What the account does not establish
The primary account does not identify the alleged contact, give a match minute, or name the officials involved. Football Espana also reported that the available account does not establish that Mourinho had made comments on a Barcelona penalty decision suggested by the linked reference, and the reports do not establish that a disciplinary review is under way or that any sanction will follow.
Next scheduled point
Football Espana reported that Mourinho would address the matter if someone provided a clear, objective image before the next league press conference, scheduled for Saturday. Football Espana reported that he would have no problem acknowledging a decision that had favoured Real Madrid if he believed that had happened.