Mourinho's promises and mind games fall flat

MADRID - Jose Mourinho arrived at Real Madrid amid a media frenzy as Real hailed its 'Galactico' coach as the man to end the supremacy of bitter rival Barcelona.

The outspoken Portuguese as ever ruffled feathers off the pitch with his controversial comments, criticizing referees, kick-off times and accusing Barcelona of favouritism, however, on the pitch Real was again second best to its arch rival.

Mourinho landed his first trophy as Madrid boss with the Kings Cup, all the sweeter given that the final win was over Barcelona.