LaLiga: ‘Blaming him is crazy’ – Ancelotti defends Real Madrid midfielder after defeat to Atletico

<p>Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has defended veteran midfielder Luka Modric from criticisms following Los Blancos’ La Liga derby 3-1 loss against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.</p>, <p>Ancelotti watched as Atletico defeated Real Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano.</p>, <p>A brace from Alvaro Morata and a strike from Antoine Griezmann gave Diego Simeone’s side all three points against Real Madrid.</p>, <p>Toni Kroos did score a goal for Ancelott’s side against the host.</p>, <p>Modric was replaced at half-time after failing to make a significant impact in the first 45 minutes.</p>, <p>Reflecting on the Croatian’s display after the match, Ancelotti said (via Madrid Xtra on X):</p>, <p>“Modric’s substitution? He didn’t play well just like his teammates. Blaming him is crazy.”</p>, <p>The result against Atletico means Real Madrid are now in the third position on the La Liga table with 15 points from six games.</p>