Soccer:Jose Mourinho has lashed out at what he called the "hypocrites" who did not agree with his complaints that the La Liga calendar was unfair on his Real Madrid team and favoured Barcelona over other clubs.
In a colourful performance at a news conference this morning, the flamboyant coach called one Spanish journalist a hypocrite to his face, though he later apologised and said he had only done it to make a point.
After Real's 0-0 draw at Deportivo Coruna on Saturday, which left them seven points behind leaders Barca, Mourinho said his players had not had enough time to rest after the previous Tuesday's Champions League match at Lyon.
He repeated the complaint today and noted Barca do not play at Sevilla until the Sunday after their Champions League match at home to Arsenal, whereas Valencia must play on Wednesday at Schalke 04 and on Saturday at Real Zaragoza.
"It's you who have to comment on this and you can report this in a serious and balanced way or you can report it in a hypocritical way," Mourinho said. "If you want to be hypocritical it's your problem. I am not afraid of saying the truth."
Real host struggling Malaga tomorrow night and could find themselves 10 points behind Barca by then if the champions win at Valencia later this evening.
Mourinho will be without Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, who is still recovering from a muscle strain, and Portugal central defender Pepe, who has flu.
