Ancelotti slams Madrid critics as they benefit from Referee.

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Carlo Ancelotti has hit back at criticism that Real Madrid benefit from refereeing decisions, which were repeat in their Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to address criticism that his side benefited from the referee’s decision not to award a penalty to the visitors before ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี Los Blancos secured a 5-2 extra-time win, Ufabet reports on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has previously commented on Thursday’s Copa del Rey last-16 clash between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo, in which the visitors were denied a penalty, saying it was not surprising given Madrid have benefited from referee decisions on several occasions. 

But Ancelotti hit back at the comments, saying: ‘This is what is said in front of an audience. The whole football world knows what Real Madrid has represented in its 125-year history. I guess they are a thorn in the side of many people.’

The Italian coach also spoke about Sunday’s La Liga clash with Las Palmas, where he assessed the situation of the team ahead of the game: ‘You have to compete in every game in the league. The second half of the season has started. We were close in the first half and we got a lot of points. ‘