ANGRY Carlo Ancelotti calls out Hansi Flick’s assistant following 4-0 humiliation in El Clasico

Carlo Ancelotti called out Barcelona manager Hansi Flick's assistant Marcus Sorg, who allegedly crossed over the technical area to come up to Madrid’s space while celebrating a goal.

ANGRY Carlo Ancelotti calls out Hansi Flick’s assistant following 4-0 humiliation in El Clasico

Carlo Ancelotti was left fuming at Hansi Flick's assistant, during Real Madrid vs. Barcelona. (via X)

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was left fuming at one of Barcelona manager Hansi Flick’s assistants, during the clubs disastrous 4-0 El Clasico defeat. The Italian manager was provoked by the Barca bench, when they celebrated the club’s final goal.

Real Madrid endured a difficult night, after suffering an embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona. The two sides faced off for the first time this season, following which the Catalans now lead the La Liga table. The match was a highly intense one, with the tension being felt even more on the sidelines.

Carlo Ancelotti was left agitated at the rival bench for their antics that followed Raphinha’s 84th minute goal. A heated altercation took place, with Ancelotti sharing some serious words with his counterpart, Hansi Flick.

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Raphinha’s last minute goal was a result of a mistake by Lucas Vazquez. Subsequently, the Barca bench came out to enthusiastically celebrate the goal, something that irked the Real Madrid boss.

The Italian complained that the rival bench, led by Flick’s assistant Marcus Sorg, had crossed over the technical area to come up to Madrid’s space. Speaking after the match, Ancelotti clarified that he did not have any problems with the Flick but added that a Barca assistant was not behaving like a ’gentleman’.

Something happened with the assistant coach, not with Flick. He was not a gentleman when celebrating in front of the bench. I told Flick and he agreed.

Carlo Ancelotti told reporters (H/T Marca)

The German manager later claimed that he was unaware of the incident and had assured Ancelotti about it. Moreover, he also stated that such things are normal while celebrating a goal, and that they would avoid discussing much about it.

Carlo Ancelotti backs his game plan, despite Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Barcelona

A defiant Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence in his game plan and tactics against Barcelona, despite a disastrous 4-0 defeat. It marked the reigning La Liga champions’ joint-heaviest defeat to the Catalan club since 1974, leading fans to criticize his strategy.

Carlo Ancelotti on game plan
Carlo Ancelotti backed his game plan and tactics against Barcelona, despite 4-0 defeat. (via RealMadrid.com)

The defeat ended Real Madrid’s 42-match unbeaten streak. Despite the humbling loss, Ancelotti did not criticize his side’s performance, and confidently stated that he does not regret his strategy. He highlighted his 48-year experience in football. Moreover, he compared the El Clasico defeat to the club’s shock UCL loss to Lille, claiming that the first one is better.

I do not regret my game plan. I have been in football for 48 years, so I’m not wrong when I tell you that the first-half was good.

Carlo Ancelotti to reporters (via RealMadrid.com)

Additionally, the former AC Milan boss urged his players to learn from the heavy defeat. Defending his club’s poor display, the manager pointed to a previous instance when Real Madrid went on to win the La Liga and the UCL, despite losing to their arch-rivals by the same margin.