Ancelotti Addresses Vinicius Jr. Penalty Miss Amidst Valencia Defeat.

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Valencia on Saturday, a match compounded by Vinicius Jr.’s missed penalty. The Brazilian forward faced audible disapproval from the home crowd following the unsuccessful attempt.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti, addressing the situation post-match, maintained confidence in his player. “Vinicius is focused on what he’s doing,” Ancelotti stated. “He may play well or poorly, but he’s focused on what he’s doing.”

While acknowledging the setback in the La Liga title race, Ancelotti affirmed the team’s resolve. “It’s much more difficult to fight for the league title now, but we’re determined to do well until the end,” he commented. He also alluded to a pattern of penalty misses this season, citing other prominent players who have faced similar struggles.

The loss leaves Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by four points in the league standings, adding pressure as the season progresses.