Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had no problem with Xavi's comments after victory over Barcelona.
Xavi claimed Barca dominated the El Clasico and Real "lived on the counter-attack".
"It is the opinion of a great player. Real Madrid's counter-attacks are tremendous, but we also try to take control of the possession, and it should be effective to help find offensive solutions," said Ancelotti.
"We did it against Barcelona. I didn't consider it a lack of respect, just a technical opinion of a player with great experience."
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