Ronaldo double rescues 10-man Real
Madrid ride their luck but rampant Barcelona retain their massive lead in the standings
Goalkeeper Iker Casillas came off the bench for 10-man Real Madrid, who needed a second-half double from Cristiano Ronaldo to beat Real Sociedad 4-3, while leaders Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 win over Espanyol.
Barcelona, whose goals all came in the first half against their city neighbours, remain 16 points clear of bitter rivals Real and 11 ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid, who drew 1-1 with Mallorca.
Madrid captain Casillas was left out for the second consecutive game but was called upon after just five minutes after his replacement, Adan Garrido, was red-carded.
After the game, Mourinho said he was unconcerned about receiving abuse from the crowd.
"Perfect. Let them whistle me before the match and then support the team as they are doing. I think the whistles are for leaving Casillas out and also because we are not achieving our aims in the championship," he said.
"There are others who didn't applaud and are not happy with his [Casillas'] performances. If I am not doing well it is normal that they whistle and it is something you have to live with. I don't want to be a hero independently of my performances." At the Camp Nou, Pedro Rodriguez hit a double with Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi also scoring in a rampant first half as Barca welcomed coach Tito Vilanova back after cancer surgery.