Real Madrid escaped a Celta Vigo ambush with a crucial win ahead of their El Clásico clash in the next round of La Liga at Montjuïc Stadium.
Real Madrid hosted Celta with an eye on a victory to restore their four-point lead over Barcelona and maintain their hopes of winning the La Liga title this season. They ultimately succeeded with a 3-2 victory.
According to reports from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, after Real Madrid’s hard-fought victory over Celta Vigo, tensions rose within the dressing room. The main culprit was English star Jude Bellingham, who expressed his deep anger at the performance of one of his teammates, demanding that coach Carlo Ancelotti make a decisive decision that could cause a major uproar within the club.
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The player in question was none other than Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, who is experiencing one of his worst periods with Real Madrid this season. Vinicius’s performance was characterized by excessive individualism, a lack of commitment to defensive duties, and clear recklessness in front of goal, as he missed several clear opportunities that could have ended the match early.
Despite this significant decline, Ancelotti showed no intention of substituting him during the match. This angered Bellingham, who believes that continuing to field Vinicius at this level places a significant burden on the team and could cost Real Madrid dearly, especially with the crucial El Clásico against Barcelona approaching.
Reports indicate that Bellingham urged the Italian coach to be bold and make more decisive technical decisions, without relying on names. He believes that the current phase does not allow for flattery, especially when the team’s future is at stake.
It’s worth noting that Ancelotti is fully aware of Vinicius’s decline in performance, but he apparently still maintains his confidence in the Brazilian star, hoping he can regain his usual level in crucial moments. As El Clásico approaches, the question remains: Will Ancelotti heed Bellingham’s warnings? Or will he continue betting on a star who appears far below his true potential?
