Mourinho faces ban of 12 games

Real Madrid 's coach Jose Mourinho gestures during his Spanish Supercup first leg soccer match against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Aug 14, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

MADRID - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho could be suspended up to 12 games for his altercation with Barcelona assistant coach Tito Vilanova during a Spanish Supercup game-ending brawl.

The Spanish soccer federation opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish clubs on Tuesday, six days after Barcelona won the trophy in a match marred by the finale.