What triggered Ancelotti’s anger towards Vinicius Jr. against Real Sociedad – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s thrilling 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final had its fair share of dramatic moments.

Amid the excitement, one particular incident involving Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr. stood out, highlighting the tension that sometimes simmers between players and coaching staff.

As the match progressed, Real Madrid found themselves trailing 1-2, and the pressure was mounting. During a crucial moment, Vinicius Jr. was involved in a play that ultimately didn’t go as planned.

This led to frustration on the sidelines, particularly from Ancelotti’s son and assistant, Davide, who was visibly agitated.

He came off the bench, gesturing animatedly, drawing curious glances from the crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ancelotti’s frustration

Ancelotti, too, appeared irritated as he engaged in a heated discussion with Vinicius Jr. on the touchline. This was because the manager was not happy with his lack of defensive involvement in parts of the game.

The young Brazilian, trying to defend his actions, gestured with his hand in front of the visibly frustrated Real Madrid boss.

Fans in the stands sensed the growing tension, with some even anticipating that Vinicius might be substituted soon.

Three minutes later, Modric was replaced by Lucas Vazquez, while Valverde shifted to the wing. Vinicius, however, remained on the pitch, understanding that the coaching staff expected more from him.

Vinicius Jr. responds in style

Despite the tense exchange, the conversation between Ancelotti and Vinicius seemed to spark a change in the Brazilian forward’s performance.

What followed was a display of pure brilliance from Vinicius, who suddenly came alive and began playing with his signature flair.

He started dribbling past defenders, changing the tempo of the game, and rallying the Bernabeu crowd to get behind the team’s effort to overturn the deficit.

“The warning brought out the best in Vinicius. He was decisive. With one of his plays we scored the 2-3 and he played a spectacular game,” said Ancelotti after the game.

Vinicius’s energy and determination paid off as Real Madrid managed to turn the game around. His skillful play eventually contributed to another Real Madrid goal, igniting the crowd and reaffirming his importance to the squad.

Although Vinicius had appeared lacklustre, he eventually found his rhythm, delivering the performance that the coaching staff and fans had been waiting for.