Mourinho under pressure after "woeful" Barca loss

MADRID (AP)—Another loss to Barcelona has piled pressure on Jose Mourinho, with support for the Real Madrid coach ebbing after another ill-tempered and ineffective display against its biggest rival.

Barcelona rallied for a 2-1 Copa del Rey victory on Wednesday for its 10th victory in 13 games, and sixth win against Madrid since the Portuguese coach took over in 2010.

Mourinho’s defensive tactics and use of centerback Pepe in midfield did little to stop Barcelona’s attack, while his aggressive approach and lack of offensive inspiration drew jeers from the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Even daily sports paper Marca, a staunch Madrid supporter, labeled Madrid’s performance “woeful” and Pepe’s stamp on Lionel Messi’s hand “repugnant.”