Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has hit back at FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez claims about the club pressurising referees.
The Blaugrana tactician claimed that the Los Blancos have been using Real Madrid TV to put pressure on the referees, which has a great significant on their performances.
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"I already said that I don't like that they [Madrid] condition the referees, but they continue to do it every week. The referees are going to whistle conditioned," Xavi said, as per Goal.
"Even a blind man can see what is happening."
Ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday evening, Ancelotti claims the comments were not respectful.
"I don't want to go down to this level out of respect for Spanish football. It's not professional (to speak about this)."
This is not the first time Xavi has claimed that the referees are favouring their arch-rivals after claiming they were robbed in the 3-2 loss to Almeria last month.
Los Blancos will be back in action on Sunday night when they take on city rivals Atletico Madrid.
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