Ancelotti Defends Vinicius Jr. After Red Card

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed sympathy for Vinicius Junior following the player's controversial red card in a match against Valencia, where he pushed goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Ancelotti emphasized the challenges Vinicius faces, including persistent insults from fans, and stated that it is 'difficult' to be in his shoes. He maintained that the red card was unjust and hoped for a decision in favor of Vinicius from the RFEF Disciplinary Committee, which is meeting to review the incident. Ancelotti praised Vinicius' improvement on the field, calling him 'the best player in the world,' while acknowledging that he can still grow. Looking ahead, Vinicius is available for Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Deportivo Minera, with the team's objective to reach the tournament finals. The coach's remarks reflect ongoing discussions about the treatment of players facing racial abuse in football.