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'Thank God Jose Mourinho's time at Real Madrid went quick... everyone hated us!' reveals defender Pepe

Real Madrid defender Pepe admitted he was relieved when Jose Mourinho's tenure at the Bernabeu came to an end - because the former manager created a culture of hatred against the club.

The Manchester United boss became embroiled in a bitter feud with then Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola during his three-year spell at the club, which ultimately overshadowed his La Liga win in 2011/12.

The Portuguese also made enemies inside the club, including leading players such as Iker Casillas, leading Brazilian-born Portugal international Pepe to be thankful his time 'went very quick'.

Real Madrid defender Pepe is relieved that Jose Mourinho's spell at the club came to and end
Real Madrid defender Pepe is relieved that Jose Mourinho's spell at the club came to and end
The Manchester United manager spent three seasons at the Bernabeu but created enemies
The Manchester United manager spent three seasons at the Bernabeu but created enemies
Pepe admitted he was more comfortable working under Real legend Zinedine Zidane
Pepe admitted he was more comfortable working under Real legend Zinedine Zidane

'Under Mourinho, people hated us when we got out there on the pitch,' the Brazilian-born Portugal international Pepe told Cadena Ser.