Laporta calls Mourinho second-rate psychologist

Barcelona: Barcelona president Joan Laporta has labeled Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho a "second-rate psychologist" ahead of their Champions League semifinal.

Laporta says the Portuguese coach was trying to provoke the title holders after saying Barcelona was "obsessed" with reaching the May 22 final since it would give the Catalan club a chance to win the title at bitter rival Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Laporta says Barcelona are "not obsessed" with repeating, but reaching the final presents a great "sporting challenge" for the Spanish leader.

Barcelona must overcome a 3-1 first leg result at the Camp Nou on Wednesday.