Vinicius looks disappointed after missing a penalty - Photo: REUTERS
In the early morning of March 13, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties (2-2 draw after two matches) to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024-2025 Champions League.
It is worth mentioning that coach Ancelotti's team might not have had to enter a penalty shootout if Vinicius had not missed a penalty in the second half.
The incident happened in the 70th minute, when Real Madrid were trailing 0-1 and they were awarded a penalty kick after Mbappe was fouled in the penalty area.
However, Vinicius kicked the ball into the sky to the amazement of Real Madrid fans.
Vinicius kicked the ball into the sky, leaving Mbappe helpless - Photo: REUTERS
Seeing the Brazilian striker miss the penalty, many people wondered why Mbappe was not the one to take it.
The answer was revealed at the post-match press conference, coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that the coaching staff had agreed before the match on who would take the penalty.
The final decision was made, Vinicius was the one appointed by coach Ancelotti to take the penalties in this match.
Mbappe has scored 5 times from the 11m mark in La Liga this season - Photo: REUTERS
In La Liga this season, Kylian Mbappe is the one who is often assigned by the Italian strategist to take the penalty kick. The French superstar has scored 5 times from the 11m mark for Real Madrid in La Liga.
In the penalty shootout, Mbappe also showed his excellent penalty kicking ability when he was the first to step up to the 11m mark and easily defeated the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.
However, the decision to let Vinicius take a penalty in this match was really a puzzling decision by coach Ancelotti.
With this victory, Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tai-sao-vinicius-thay-mbappe-da-phat-den-20250313123548572.htm
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