Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has refused to go much more about the already infamous 'double touch' penalty taken by Julian Alvarez on Wednesday evening in the Metropolitano. The decision, disputed by Atletico Madrid, eventually cost Los Rojiblancos the game, while Antonio Rudiger scored the fifth penalty of Real Madrid.
At the time, Ancelotti said that he saw two touches on the ball, in line with UEFA's explanation about the incident. The European administrative body did note that they would discuss a potential control change as a result of the missed fine. Ancelotti was not willing to discuss the idea.
“I have no idea what I would do with the rule. But it is what it is and the rules must be respected, “he explained to the press.
Real Madrid is facing CEST on Saturday at 6.30 pm, which was very much the focus of Ancelotti. He was asked if he understood the consequences of the incident that the newspaper headers have dominated for the past 48 hours.
“I did not realize that that was the case. The game is over for us. We are focused on the next one, which is tomorrow. It is a very long period that is coming, with many games, and we want to do well tomorrow. “
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is already close to the number one of the public enemy in the Metropolitano, but rubbed salt in the wounds after the game and said he was sick of Atletico Madrid 'always crying for these things'.
“It's his opinion, you will have to ask him about it,” Ancelotti replied when he was asked if he agreed with those words.
Los Blancos discusses their match against Villarreal, knowing that they can return to the top of the table prior to the Barcelona collision with Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening, even if they only pick up a point. The big questions are what kind of team Ancelotti can turn off, after a tiring draw on Wednesday.
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