The Madrid derby ended in a 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, with the Madrid team performing well, much to the dismay of the Whites’ fans.
Carlo Ancelotti did not hesitate to criticize himself after the match, indicating his dissatisfaction with some decisions, which he expressed in a private interview away from the spotlight, in addition to what he said in the press conference following the match.
During the match that took place at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium, Real Madrid came close to winning, which left the coach and players feeling disappointed.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Ancelotti and his son Davide explained, after analyzing the performance, that they would have preferred not to replace Vinicius Junior, who had performed at a high level before being replaced by Endrick.
Ancelotti admitted that Vinicius’s exit weakened Real Madrid’s attack and helped Atletico to come back in the match, because the Brazilian player was a constant threat to Atletico Madrid, and his performance was outstanding.
Real Madrid’s coaches confirmed after the match: “We should not have replaced him.” These statements reflect their feeling that the substitution affected the outcome of the match, which increased the frustration among the club’s fans.