He also confronted Juve defender Leonardo Bonucci before walking back off the pitch and down the tunnel.
And speaking after the game, Scholes says it was typical of Jose Mourinho but does not make it any better.
“It’s not necessary,” the former midfielder said.
“This is everywhere he goes. You need to win with a bit of class sometimes.
Jose Mourinho showed a lack of class after Man Utd beat Juventus, says Paul Scholes (Image: GETTY/BT SPORT)
Paul Scholes says what Jose Mourinho did after the game was unnecessary (Image: BT SPORT)
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Jose Mourinho cupped his ear to the Juventus supporters after the game (Image: GETTY)
“Shake the manager’s hand, we’ve had a great result, brilliant, well done, clap the away fans.
“I don’t think there is any need for that but that’s just the way he is.”
BT presenter Gary Lineker agreed with Scholes, saying: “Sometimes it’s ‘all about me’.
“Of course he’s been under pressure, it’s totally understandable, you’ve won.