Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says Mario Balotelli shouldn't be blamed for Liverpool's struggles.
Balotelli sparked controversy when he swapped shirts at halftime with Real Madrid defender Pepe a fortnight ago.
Ahead of tonight's Champions League clash in Madrid, Ancelotti said: "At the moment, Liverpool are looking for a solution to the departure of Suárez.
"Balotelli has the same problem as his team-mates. I don't think Balotelli is Liverpool's problem. His shirt-swap with Pepe at half-time didn't seem a big deal to me. It's something that a lot of players do. If Marcelo did it, for example, I wouldn't take him off the pitch."
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