Jose Mourinho is destroying Spanish football, says Gerard Pique

18 August 2011 08:45
[LNB]Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has accused Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho of 'destroying Spanish football' after an ill-tempered denouement to the Supercopa final. [LNB]Mourinho, as he was in both England and Italy, has quickly become a contentious figure in Spain and under his watch last season Real had four men sent off in five games against their rivals. [LNB] Fight night: Pique has accused Mourinho of 'destroying Spanish football'[LNB] Barcelona took the silverware on Wednesday night as a Lionel Messi brace secured a late 3-2 victory but there was still time for another Real red card as a brutal challenge from Marcelo saw him dismissed in the closing moments.[LNB] Brace yourself: Messi scored two goals in Barca's win [LNB]A huge melee unfolded involving players,substitutes and staff from both sides, with Mesut Ozil and David Villa both shown red despite having already been substituted. [LNB]Mourinho, meanwhile, may come under scrutiny for his role in the fracas as he was pictured heading towards Barca coach Tito Vilanova and making contact with his face. [LNB] Vilanova responded by pushing Mourinho, who walked away grinning. After the game Pique fumed at the Portuguese's actions. [LNB]The defender said: 'I do not talk about the brawl. But it's a shame, it is not the first time and it's always the same. [LNB]'Someone has to take action on the matter. Mourinho is destroying Spanish football. There is talk about the Catalans, but the problem is with Madrid. [LNB]A huge melee unfolded involving players, substitutes and staff from both sides, with Mesut Ozil and David Villa both shown red despite having already been substituted. [LNB][LNB]'I think it's going too far. It cannot always end well. In the end this will end very badly.'[LNB] Mourinho's opposite number Pep Guardiola did not wade into the issue but had a word of caution for those involved in the tense atmosphere on the pitch. [LNB]'The images speak for themselves,' he said. 'We must be careful, because one day we will cause harm, not on the field but off, and we're all a little responsible for this.' [LNB]  Barcelona 3 Real Madrid 2 (agg 5-4): Fabregas wins Spanish Super Cup on debut as another fiery clasico eruptsStalking Barcelona get their man as ?35m Fabregas is unveiled at the Nou Camp [LNB]

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