Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho’s decision not to speak to the media ahead of tomorrow’s ’El Clasico’ with Barcelona resulted in a walk-out by scores of journalists at the start of today’s press conference, which was held by assistant coach Aitor Karanka.

Defiant Real Madrid have warned Barcelona they intend to fight the Catalan giants all the way for the Primera Division title despite last night’s potentially crucial setback at the Bernabeu.