– Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended the Brazilian star Vinicius Junior when he was asked why his level declined in some matches, especially after he wasted a penalty kick in the last Madrid derby.
Ancelotti said: “The level of Veniceus is indisputable. It may have better or worse matches, but there is no doubt about its quality. If he does not play well or make mistakes … I do not discuss it permanently. It was very important to this club, and I could not argument about it. ”
Vinicius numbers with Real this season:
He played 38 games.
The number of playing minutes: 3158.
He scored 18 goals.
He presented 11 decisive passes.
