Actual Madrid right-back Daniel Carvajal and Barcelona coach Xavi had been concerned in a verbal altercation throughout Thursday’s (2 March) El Clasico, Spanish outlet Marca reported.

Eder Militao’s Twenty sixth-minute personal aim inflicted a 1-0 defeat upon Actual Madrid within the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final conflict with Barcelona on Thursday. As anticipated, the encounter between two of Spain’s bitterest rivals was fierce, with loads of tough challenges and verbal exchanges going down throughout the pitch.

Barca boss Xavi and Madrid defender Carvajal had been concerned in a single such alternate within the second half. As reported by Marca, the incident started shortly after Carvajal’s deal with on Alejandro Balde close to Xavi’s technical space. The Barca legend obtained concerned and took a jibe at Carvajal, paradoxically saying:

“You are good.”

Based on Marca, Xavi then went on to name Carvajal “foolish” a few instances throughout the altercation. Gesturing along with his fingers to maintain speaking, Xavi reportedly instructed Carvajal:

“Foolish, you are a idiot.”

The Actual Madrid stalwart additionally responded to the Barcelona coach’s insults, however the cameras couldn’t catch his retorts. Referee Munuera Montero ultimately intervened and requested Xavi to relax, exhibiting him a yellow card.

Barcelona coach Xavi hails his staff’s “extraordinary” defensive show in win over Actual Madrid

The Blaugrana secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Los Blancos on Thursday to place themselves in an advantageous place within the Copa del Rey semi-final. Though the outcome went in Barca’s favor, it was Madrid who dominated the proceedings, having fun with 65% of the ball. The Catalans uncharacteristically sat deep and pissed off Madrid by defending in numbers.

In a post-match press convention, Xavi admitted that his staff couldn’t do something of observe on the ball, however lauded them for his or her flawless defending.

“We performed nicely with out the ball, however not with the ball. We didn’t know what to do with the ball,” Xavi mentioned.

“We had been extraordinary on the again although, and that must be valued. It’s a part of the sport. I believe at the moment we had been distinctive and we have now to guage that positively.”

Actual Madrid dispatched 13 photographs in Thursday’s conflict towards Barcelona, with none of them touchdown on course. The Catalans, alternatively, had two on-target photographs off solely 4 makes an attempt.