Ancelotti Dismisses Barcelona's VAR Criticism, Denies Benzema Return Rumors

Real Madrid manager points to Barcelona's ongoing Negreira scandal amidst VAR controversy, while also quashing rumors of Karim Benzema's return to the club.

• Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has responded to Barcelona's criticism over recent VAR decisions, dismissing allegations of bias and pointing to the ongoing Negreira scandal involving Barcelona.
• Ancelotti has also quashed rumors of Karim Benzema's return to Real Madrid, calling them 'fake news'.
• Barcelona's president Joan Laporta and coach Xavi Hernandez have criticized VAR decisions in Real Madrid's recent win over Almeria.
• Barcelona is currently under scrutiny due to the Negreira case, involving alleged corruption and bribery over payments made to the former vice president of the Spanish refereeing committee.
• Real Madrid is currently second in the La Liga standings, trailing surprise leaders Girona by a point.

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