Carlo Ancelotti has praised Jude Bellingham for his boldness after the midfielder’s altercation with Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid’s tense victory at Celta Vigo.
DC Bellingham was seen reacting angrily during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo after Vinicius Junior chose to take a shot rather than pass to him in the box. Bellingham, visibly frustrated, gestured toward Vinicius and kicked the ground in displeasure.
Despite the tension, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Bellingham for his strong personality and character. The team, which includes stars like Kylian Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius, has at times struggled with consistency, drawing three of their first ten matches. Their narrow win over Celta came thanks to goals from Mbappe and Vinicius.
When asked about the incident, Ancelotti responded, “I haven’t seen the play you’re referring to, but if it happened, it shows he has character and courage, and that’s good. Honestly, I didn’t notice the situation during the game, but if he reacted, we need to stay calm. After the match, they were talking and laughing; there’s no issue between them.”
Ancelotti also reflected on the team’s performance, saying, “We could have played better, but we fought until the end. Celta played with intensity, and we earned three important points, thanks to a fantastic pass from Modric to Vinicius. Luka’s quality always makes a difference, whether he starts or comes off the bench.”
It sounds like there was a bit of tension between Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. Bellingham’s frustration at Vinicius’ decision to shoot rather than pass was evident, but Carlo Ancelotti downplayed the situation, emphasizing Bellingham’s strong character and the positive team spirit after the match.
Despite moments like this, Real Madrid secured the win with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius, aided by Luka Modric’s quality in setting up one of the goals. Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s need to improve their consistency, but also praised their resilience and teamwork during the match, particularly in the face of a tough opponent like Celta Vigo.
