China applies its veto to Madrid over the Mbappé-Mao controversy and Racing complains about VAR: "Mourinho said he was on vacation... Today too"

Real Madrid secured its sixth consecutive victory, but the match was not broadcast in China due to controversy surrounding Mbappé's comments about Mao Zedong. The game featured a contentious penalty awarded to Madrid, which sparked criticism from Racing's coach, who questioned VAR's inconsistent application. Mourinho acknowledged the confusion over the handball incident that was not penalized. He praised the Racing fans for their passionate support and noted improvements in his team's defensive efforts. Bellingham emphasized the importance of teamwork and praised teammate Diomande for his performance.