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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Luka Modric’s action toward Vinicius Jr. during their win in the Copa Del Rey.
Ancelotti's side secured a narrow 3-2 win over CD Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal clash on Wednesday.
The game was marred by a pivotal moment that raised doubts about Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid team as they prepare for a historic week.
Fans witnessed Luka Modric making irate gestures at Real Madrid teammate Vinicius Jr., demonstrating his annoyance with the Brazilian.
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Ancelotti speaks on incident
Modric was seen wildly waving his arms at Vinicius Jr. during the game as the situation raised concerns about a potential fallout between the two players.
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According to Marca, after a Leganes counterattack, Modric approached Vinicius Jr. and asked him to assist the squad defensively. Modric exploded on the pitch because the Brazilian 'did not like' the demand.
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After the game, as reported by the Daily Mail, Modric denied any suggestion of a protracted altercation between the two, stating, "It's football... You see everything you shouldn't see.”
In his news conference after the game, Ancelotti was questioned about the incident and stated, “Modric was angry with Vinicius? I don't know what happened, but if Modric said something, then it's correct. Always agree with Luka Modric.”
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On Saturday, Los Blancos meet their fiercest rivals, Atletico Madrid, in La Liga. Three days later, they travel to the Etihad to play Manchester City in the opening leg of their Champions League play-off.
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