Is José Mourinho under threat at Real Madrid? Ultimatum, Deschamps and the Clásico, fact-checked
Mourinho dismissed the Güler elbow row after Real beat Sevilla 4-1, while reports claim an ultimatum before the Clásico. What is confirmed and what is not.
After Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Sevilla, José Mourinho said he had not seen "any images" of Arda Güler's alleged elbow and did not understand the "obsession" with it. Meanwhile, Spanish journalists quoted by TEAMtalk claim Florentino Pérez could sack him if Real lose the Clásico at Camp Nou on 25 October, with Didier Deschamps named as a possible replacement. The club has confirmed nothing.
The facts: Real are six points behind Barcelona (21 vs 27) and host RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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FAQ
Is Mourinho going to be sacked?
Nothing is official; reports of an ultimatum before the Clásico are unconfirmed.
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