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Sunday’s Madrid derby continues several days after the final whistle with huge controversy.
The match ended 1-1 after a late goal from Angel Correa, but it is not the result that is causing controversy, but rather the incidents which led to a temporary suspension of the match during the second half.
Thibaut Courtois was the target of projectiles shortly after Real Madrid opened the score at the Metropolitano, causing the match to be stopped. Atlético Madrid accused the Belgian goalkeeper of provoking the crowd with his gesture, but according to Carlo Ancelotti, it was simply a deflection tactic, according to Diario AS.
An attention diversion tactic
“ To talk about something else is to deflect the point. The fact is that violent fans cannot be in football. Neither at Atlético, nor on any pitch. Football doesn’t need them. It’s not dangerous for them to stay elsewhere. I speak in general. Let the violent leave us alone. Responding to Courtois’ behavior, when we shouted “die” at him during the match, is to deviate. There is nothing more to say. »
Ancelotti was also asked to react to Diego Simeone’s comments on the subject. “I respect everyone’s opinion. The problem is clear. There were acts of violence during the match and there can be no violence in football or in society. I try to respect all opinions, but what happened was seen by everyone. And that just means that violent people should not be in football or in society. »
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