"Carlo Ancelotti admitted he had to threaten to substitute Vinicius Junior during a heated exchange, but this motivated him to perform better and contribute to a comeback."
"Ancelotti acknowledged the team's imbalance, noting that while they struggle defensively, their offensive prowess remains a key strength, as illustrated by their 4-4 comeback against Sociedad."
Carlo Ancelotti faced a tense situation with Vinicius Junior during a Copa del Rey semi-final match against Real Sociedad. After a 1-0 first-leg lead, Madrid fell behind 3-1, leading to a heated exchange where Ancelotti threatened Vinicius with substitution unless he improved his defensive efforts. This confrontation sparked Vinicius to significantly elevate his play, contributing to a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory for Madrid after a 4-4 draw on the night, highlighting the team's attacking strengths despite defensive issues.
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