Carlo Ancelotti calls out Rodrygo for Mbappé: the shocking video leaks in Spain!

Carlo Ancelotti is a manager who pays attention to every detail within his team. Against Getafe last Sunday, he didn’t hesitate to call out Rodrygo Goes in favour of Kylian Mbappé during the second half.

This significant event took place last Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu. In the match against Getafe, part of the 15th round of La Liga, where Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory, the Madrid coach made a clear statement in support of his new number 9. Indeed, after Kylian Mbappé allowed Jude Bellingham to take the first penalty (in the 30th minute) in Vinícius Júnior’s absence, Carlo Ancelotti insisted that the second penalty (which was eventually overturned) be taken by the French forward.

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Live on air, we saw KM9 once again hand the ball to Rodrygo while VAR reviewed a penalty situation (where Mbappé’s shot hit a Getafe defender’s shin and hand in the penalty area). Carlo Ancelotti made exaggerated gestures to set things straight. In footage published by Spanish media, the 65-year-old coach can be seen insisting that this potential penalty be taken by the French striker, who had already scored a brilliant goal in the match (in the 38th minute).

After missing a crucial penalty last Wednesday against Liverpool in the Champions League, the former PSG player retains his manager’s confidence. Understandably, Ancelotti’s reaction reflects the club’s penalty-taking hierarchy: this season, the designated takers are Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who alternate. Jude Bellingham is the third option, while Rodrygo Goes has been demoted in this area.

Very close to the French striker, whom he wants to see regain full confidence, the former Bayern Munich coach would not have appreciated being deprived of a chance for Mbappé to score a brace – something that would have done wonders for his morale, especially after his recent penalty miss. At Real Madrid, Mbappé is currently the player under the most media scrutiny. It’s easy to understand the efforts by the coaching staff and club management to protect their star… much to the dismay of Rodrygo Goes, who still holds an important role in the project but less so than last season.