Real Madrid secured an important 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo in their tenth-round Spanish League match at Balaídos Stadium on Saturday evening.
This win brings Carlo Ancelotti’s team to 24 points, placing them level with league leaders Barcelona, who are set to face Sevilla on Sunday.
Despite the victory, Ancelotti expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance, noting that Celta Vigo had several chances to equalize. He was particularly frustrated with Lucas Vázquez and German defender Antonio Rüdiger for their mistakes that nearly cost the team valuable points.
Ancelotti also criticized Vinícius Júnior for his selfish play, which disrupted teammate Bellingham’s rhythm. He urged Vinícius to focus on the team’s needs rather than his own, warning that continued selfishness could lead to serious repercussions.
After the match, Ancelotti discussed the necessity of acquiring a right-back in the winter transfer window, as he believes Vázquez is not equipped to be the primary right-back for the entire season.
The coach did, however, commend Tchouaméni’s performance against Celta Vigo, noting a marked improvement from his recent displays, saying, “This is the Tchouaméni we love.
Additionally, it was reported that Florentino Pérez visited the locker room post-match to congratulate Luka Modrić on his impressive performance as a substitute, demonstrating that he continues to excel regardless of age.
The report concluded with Pérez suggesting that Ancelotti should remove Ferran García from the starting lineup this season to avoid jeopardizing the team’s efforts due to his inconsistency, unless a suitable offer arises that allows the team to part ways with him.
