Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Mourinho is destroying Spanish football, says Gerard Pique
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has accused Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho of 'destroying Spanish football' after an ill-tempered denouement to the Supercopa final. 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. Fight night: Pique has accused Mourinho of 'destroying Spanish football' 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. Brace yourself: Messi scored two goals in Barca's win 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. 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. Vilanova responded by pushing Mourinho, who walked away grinning. After the game Pique fumed at the Portuguese's actions. 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. '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. 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. 'I think it's going too far. It cannot always end well. In the end this will end very badly.' 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. '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.' 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