For the second weekend in a row, Actual Madrid seem to have ended a La Liga match with the sensation of being affected by referees. In Saturday’s Madrid derby, which led to a 1-1 draw, the hosts have been of the idea that the choice to award a penalty to Atletico Madrid within the first half was not an accurate one.
On the match itself, Actual Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted that he felt his aspect deserved to take all three factors from the Santiago Bernabeu, as per Diario AS.
“I feel we deserved extra. It was an excellent recreation within the second half. Within the first one it was completely completely different. We have been slower. We got here out with good emotions, particularly for the second half. The penalty scenario has affected the group. Earlier than, we performed too gradual. Within the second we already took benefit of the width of the sphere. Vini and Rodrygo created plenty of hazard on the wings.”
On the refereeing controversies, Ancelotti selected to place his foot in his mouth, as he gave a blunt refusal to speak.
“I don’t need to speak (in regards to the referee). The penalty has been awarded by VAR. The referee was very shut and noticed it effectively. I noticed one other penalty in Athletic-Girona… The individuals of soccer don’t perceive this.
“I don’t need to get into an argument that’s fairly massive. It was a good, aggressive match. As I mentioned, we got here out of the sport with a draw, however inspired. The group was good within the second half.”
Ancelotti additionally responded to claims from Atleti counterpart Diego Simeone that Barcelona are favourites to win La Liga this season.
“Everybody has their opinion. It’s going to be a really aggressive league till the tip. We’re completely happy, regardless of the issue we’ve got. Earlier than the match, there was a picture. With the 4 of them, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba and Rudiger, greeting the teammates who entered the sphere. And that implies that, regardless of the difficulties, we’re doing very effectively.”