“Having a hard time writing these words,” Modric wrote. “The football world is sad because a historic footballer is leaving, and I admit, I am also very sad. Man, you are a legend of this ...

Carlo Ancelotti was asked about the altercation and did not hesitate to side with his veteran midfielder. "If Modric says it... you have to respect what Modric says, always," the Italian coach stated.

First-half goals from captain Luka Modric and teenage star Endrick Felipe were cancelled out by a double from Juan Cruz as Ancelotti needed a first-ever club goal from Gonzalo Garcia to rescue a win.