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Following Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Villarreal on October 11, manager Jose Mourinho declined to attend the post-match press conference. By opting not to speak to the media, Mourinho revived a controversial communication tactic that has frequently characterized his professional career.

This silence serves as a continuation of a long-standing pattern where the coach uses his absence from press briefings to avoid direct engagement with journalists. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Mourinho and the media, reinforcing his established reputation for utilizing non-verbal methods to manage public and press relations.