Ancelotti says Bale's agent talks too much

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti launched an attack on Gareth Bale's agent for claiming the Welshman's poor form this season is because his teammates don't pass him the ball.

Jonathan Barnett, who oversaw Bale's world record transfer to Madrid in September 2013, responded to fierce criticism of his star client's performance in Real's 2-1 Champions League semifinal, first-leg defeat to Juventus last week by saying: "Real has to work with Gareth and pass the ball to him more."

However, Ancelotti responded angrily to those comments, while also defending Bale's output this season despite a return of just three goals since January.