Ancelotti, Very Clear, Ends the Debate about Vinícius after 3-Game Suspension

Real Madrid is already finalizing the preparations for the game against Espanyol, a game in which the outcome of this league campaign is at stake.  The good news for that game is the recovery of Vinícius after serving his two-game suspension following his direct red card expulsion at Mestalla.

Carlo Ancelotti, during the pre-game press conference at the RCDE Stadium, had to reply once again to questions about Vinícius's attitude on the field. The Reggiolo coach makes it clear that the '7' "knows what he has to do on the field because he is a mature person".

Meanwhile, the Real Madrid coach confesses to being "happy to have him back". Because despite the debates arising from the performances of players like Rodrygo or Mbappé, the coaching staff knows they play better with Vinícius Jr.

Ancelotti has once again condemned the criticisms of the forward for his behavior toward opponents, who often provoke him repeatedly seeking an angry reaction. "He has trained very well, he is ready and can contribute a lot tomorrow", the Madrid coach states ahead of the game against Espanyol.

Change of objective

These words are not the only ones Carlo Ancelotti has had to leave in a press conference since he returned to Santiago Bernabéu locker room. The bond between the Reggiolo coach and the São Gonçalo striker is very special because it was the Italian who 'created' the current version of Vinícius, so decisive.

Only in this way can it be explained that Ancelotti remains one of Vinícius' main supporters and defenders  in all the debates the merengue leads. The Reggiolo coach, 'in exchange' for this defense and everything he has done, has the unconditional loyalty of one of the leaders of the whites.

This dynamic has been evident on more than one occasion, especially in the celebrations of very important goals. The support of Vinícius for Carlo Ancelotti is public and notorious and became a reality when the rumors most pointed to the Italian strategist, suggesting a dismissal from his position.

The close and positive relationship between Vinícius and Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most important duos in the recent history of Real Madrid. The white executives would maintain it until the summer of 2026, when the Reggiolo coach's current contract as the person in charge of Santiago Bernabéu's home bench ends.