La Liga: The end of a controversial era for Real Madrid

José Mourinho’s departure has finally been confirmed after months of rumour, tensions and acrimony.

José Mourinho’s departure has finally been confirmed after months of rumour, tensions and acrimony.

The two teams meet on Friday in the final of the Copa del Rey. For Atlético, it’s a chance to break a 14-year jinx, for Mourinho’s team it’s a chance to salvage something from a poor season.

After the devastating disappointment of Champions League defeat, the Catalans can finally secure the league title this week.

Basques beat Valencia, their rivals for fourth spot, in a six-goal thriller.

His team has finally ceded second spot to rival Real Madrid, but the Argentine coach’s impact on the perennial underachievers has been huge.

As Spain’s ‘Big Two’ meet twice in the space of a week, Mourinho insists recent form is irrelevant.