Ancelotti's advice to Koeman: 'It is difficul, but you have to keep going'

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Ancelotti had a nice gesture with Koeman. AFP

Carlo Ancelotti went to salute Koeman right after the final whistle. The Italian manager had a great gesture towards Koeman, who is going through a difficult situation.

Barcelona's 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid in 'El Claico' left Ronald Koeman's job once again on the line, what caused some fans to gather around Koeman's car as he attempted to drive out of the stadium

Koeman's current situation after the loss was obvious for everyone, including Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian manager, had a classy gesture and tried to cheer Koeman up

Right after the final whistle at Camp Nou, the cameras caught Ancelotti dedicating some nice words towards the Dutch manager

"It is a difficult job, but you have to keep going", said Ancelotti, the Dutch manager answered by smiling and nodding with his head. 

It was a small but great gesture of mutual respect between the two former Everton managers. 

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