Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti could be reportedly banned for four games following his criticism of the referee after Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Girona.

Reacting to reports he could be suspended for four games, Ancelotti said: “I’d like to clarify this issue, because it’s not very clear. What is clear is that I’ve been reported for what I said. In Italian, a made-up penalty means rigore inventato. This means a penalty has been awarded that should not have been.

“This does not imply a lack of faith or accusation of the referee. I’ve never disrespected a referee or anyone else. I try to respect everyone, but they can give me a four-game ban. I’ve been in the dugout for 1200 games. Four of these won’t change the statistics much.

“For me it wasn’t a penalty because of what they explained to us at the start of the season. When it’s not clear, it’s not a penalty. If they’ve changed the rule, they have to say so. If not, it’s ok to say it’s a mistake, everyone makes mistakes.”

He continued: “Mistakes can occur against any club. What we want is clarification. We didn’t think it was a penalty. It’s a question of football, not the team, because it’s still not clear.

“They have to explain the rule because I understand it very well, I’m not stupid. What they explained to us says it’s not a penalty.”

He added: “I’m not losing any sleep over [a four-game ban]. I don’t know what’s going to happen, I’d like to reiterate that I haven’t disrespected anybody. I said something that everybody was thinking. If I get suspended, I’ll be patient.”