Europa League: Mourinho Sees Red Against Former Club
JosΓ© Mourinho saw red against his former club, Roma, as AS Roma drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad in the Europa League group stage. The Portuguese manager was sent off in the 75th minute after protesting a decision from the referee. This marked Mourinho's second red card in the Europa League this season.
Heated Exchange with the Referee
The incident that led to Mourinho's dismissal occurred in the 75th minute. Roma were trailing 1-0 at the time, and Mourinho was seen arguing passionately with the referee, Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez. The referee deemed Mourinho's protests to be excessive and showed him a red card.
Roma's Frustrating Draw
Roma's hopes of securing all three points were dashed when Mikel Merino scored the opener for Real Sociedad in the 5th minute. The Italian side struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the game, and despite a late equalizer from Paulo Dybala, they were unable to claim a victory.
Mourinho's Relationship with Roma
Mourinho's return to Roma in 2021 was a significant event for both the club and the manager. He led the team to a UEFA Conference League title in his first season, but this season has been more challenging. Despite the draw, Roma remain top of Group E with 7 points, while Real Sociedad sit in second place with 6 points.
What's Next for Mourinho and Roma?
Roma will be looking to bounce back from this frustrating result when they face Lecce in Serie A this weekend. Meanwhile, Mourinho will be hoping to avoid any further disciplinary action from UEFA for his red card. The Portuguese manager's fiery personality is well known, and it seems that even his former clubs are not immune to his passion.