Overview

• 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.