Carlo Ancelotti called the on-field spat between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca’s players “unnecessary” after Madrid’s 3-0 win in their Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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Midfielder Mikel Merino has completed his move to Arsenal from Real Sociedad in a deal reported to be £28 million ($36.2m), the north London club announced on Monday.