Barcelona coach Xavi has refused to respond to Carlo Ancelotti after victory at Alaves.

The Real Madrid coach hit out at Xavi earlier in the day, stating he wouldn't 'lower myself' to the Barca coach's level over his constant complaints of refereeing bias.

Asked for a reaction, Xavi would only say: "I don't say anything to him.

"I have a very good relationship with him. He may have felt pressured by my words. It doesn't go with him, this.

"All the respect for Carlo Ancelotti, it would only be dragging thing out."