Gareth Bale's agent has hit back at Jorge Valdano following criticism of the Real Madrid forward's performance in El Clasico.
The Wales international started the match at Camp Nou on the right of a five-man midfield but offered little impact before being substituted 77 minutes in, as Barcelona ran-out 5-1 winners.
Former Madrid boss Valdano blamed Bale for failing to track Jordi Alba for Barca's opening goal, accusing him of a lack of focus.
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"Bale is one of many players at Madrid who play very freely," he told Onda Cero. "He had the job to follow Jordi Alba, and his concentration lasted just seven minutes.