Carlo Ancelotti/Hansi Flick confrontation: What happened? Both managers comment on Clasico flare-up | Sporting News

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It was a night to forget for Real Madrid , as they lost at home to rivals Barcelona by a resounding score of 4-0 in Saturday's El Clasico . The win extended Barca's lead in La Liga to six points over Real, and both Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and opposite number Hansi Flick remained focused on the future during the post-match press conference. Both bosses, meanwhile, also commented on one particular incident during the match.

Why did Ancelotti argue with Flick? The moment came after the fourth and final Barca goal, scored by Raphinha in the 84th minute. Ancelotti advanced towards the visitors' technical area, pointing and angrily gesticulating. It was hard to tell if his issue was with Flick himself, or with someone else on the Barcelona staff.



READ MORE: Lamine Yamal breaks 70-year Clasico record Ancelotti on confronting Flick After the match, the Italian coach said: “I didn’t argue with Hansi Flick, I got angry with one of his staff. “He made gestures towards our bench, he didn’t act like a gentleman.” READ MORE: Ancelotti uses one stat to give Real fans hope despite loss Flick's comments on the incident The German's comments during the presser were diplomatic.

"I haven't seen it," Flick explained. "I've spoken to him, but it's a normal situation. "We celebrated the goal.

We're adults enough to talk about them." READ MORE: Flick reveals reward for players after Barca win Clasico.