The Real Madrid and Barcelona camps both face UEFA disciplinary hearings after their fiery encounter.
Two of the five charges against Madrid are related to Mourinho's conduct in the semi-final first leg, which Barca won 2-0, one of which was his sending off and the other being his "inappropriate statement" during the post-match press conference.
Mourinho implied Barca receive favourable treatment from referees and claimed the Catalan club had yet to win a "clean" Champions League title under Pep Guardiola.
Mourinho, who was sent off after protesting against the red card shown to Madrid midfielder Pepe midway through the second half, said: "Today it's clear that against Barcelona you have no chance.
"I don't understand why. I don't know if it's the publicity of UNICEF [the club's shirt sponsor], I don't know if it's the friendship of [Spanish football federation president Angel Maria] Villar at UEFA, where he is vice-president, I don't know if it's because they are very nice, but they have got this power. The rest of us have no chance.
"Guardiola is a fantastic coach, but he has won one Champions League which I would be ashamed to win after the scandal at Stamford Bridge and this year, if he wins it again, it will be after the scandal at the Bernabeu."
Meanwhile, Barca announced they would also be reporting Mourinho to UEFA's disciplinary committee regarding the Madrid manager's comments.
Following an extraordinary board meeting at the Catalan club this afternoon, spokesman Toni Freixa said Barca "want to defend the history, prestige and reputation of our members, fans, players, coaches and directors, who with their hard work and their effort succeeded in winning the Champions League in 2009.
"It's unacceptable that someone questions our titles and our links with UNICEF."
Mourinho has history with UEFA - he was banned from the touchline for two matches in 2005 for alleging then-Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard had influenced referee Anders Frisk.
Earlier this season he was given a one-match Champions League ban after appearing to instruct Madrid players Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos to be deliberately sent off, meaning they would be free to start the last-16 knockout round without the threat of suspension.
Mourinho's latest rant stemmed from the decision of German referee Wolfgang Stark to send off Pepe for a foul on Dani Alves which effectively turned the game Barcelona's way.
The first 'scandal' Mourinho referred to was the Champions League semi-final between Barca and Chelsea in 2009, when the Catalan club progressed to the final following a controversial second leg when the London side had four penalty claims turned down.
Aside from those related to Mourinho, UEFA also announced Madrid will answer charges relating to the throwing of missiles, a pitch invasion and Pepe's red card.
Barca will face just one charge after substitute goalkeeper Jose Pinto was shown a red card during a half-time melee.
The cases will be heard by UEFA's control and disciplinary body on Friday, May 6.
The two clubs will meet at the Nou Camp next Tuesday for the second leg, with Barca now firm favourites to progress through to next month's final at Wembley.
Just hours after Barcelona confirmed they would be reporting Mourinho, Real Madrid announced they are going to report Barcelona to UEFA for alleged "unsportsmanlike behaviour" during their clash.
A statement on the Madrid website read: "Upon learning of the unprecedented decision made by Barcelona to lodge a formal complaint against Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho with the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body, Real Madrid announces that it is obligated to do the same concerning the repeated unsportsmanlike behaviour of Barcelona, whose players consistently feigned aggressions with the sole purpose of misleading the referee of the match, which clearly led to the unfair decision to dismiss our player Pepe.
"It is surprising that this chain of unsportsmanlike conduct and unfortunate decisions finally culminates in the filing of a complaint against our head coach Jose Mourinho who, beyond opinions based on his right to freedom of speech, expressed his objection to victory at any price and the violation of the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship established in Article 7 of the Preamble of the UEFA Statutes and Article 5 of its disciplinary regulations, by which Real Madrid expresses its full support of its coach."
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