Vinicius looked disappointed after missing the penalty - Photo: REUTERS
In the early hours of March 13th, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw on aggregate) to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024-2025 Champions League.
Notably, Ancelotti's team might not have had to go to a penalty shootout if Vinicius hadn't missed his penalty in the second half.
The incident occurred in the 70th minute, when Real Madrid were trailing 0-1 and were awarded a penalty after Mbappe was fouled in the penalty area.
However, Vinicius' shot flew high into the air, much to the astonishment of the Real Madrid fans.
Vinicius blasted the ball high into the air, leaving Mbappe helpless - Photo: REUTERS
Witnessing the Brazilian striker miss the penalty, many questioned why Mbappe wasn't the one to take it.
The answer was revealed at the post-match press conference, where coach Carlo Ancelotti disclosed that the coaching staff had agreed beforehand on who would take the penalty kicks.
The final decision was made: Vinicius was designated by coach Ancelotti to take the penalties in this match.
Mbappe has scored 5 goals from the penalty spot in La Liga this season - Photo: REUTERS
In La Liga this season, Kylian Mbappe has been frequently entrusted with taking penalties by the Italian manager. The French superstar has scored five goals from the penalty spot for Real Madrid in La Liga.
In the penalty shootout, Mbappe also demonstrated his excellent penalty-taking ability, being the first to step up to the 11-meter mark and easily beating the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper.
However, the decision to let Vinicius take the penalty in this match was truly a puzzling one by coach Ancelotti.
With this victory, Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tai-sao-vinicius-thay-mbappe-da-phat-den-20250313123548572.htm
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