Ancelotti surprises Real Madrid substitute star after match against Osasuna: You will not return to the bench again and Perez holds Ancelotti responsible for this matter

Vinícius Júnior played a key role in helping Real Madrid get back to winning ways, leading his team to a 4-0 victory over Osasuna in La Liga. This dominant performance lifted Real Madrid to 27 points, placing them second in the standings, six points behind leaders Barcelona. According to the Spanish newspaper *Defensa Central*, Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti was relieved by the win and personally congratulated Vinícius for his hat-trick and outstanding performance.

Ancelotti acknowledged that a poor result could have jeopardized his job, crediting the Brazilian for securing the victory. The report also highlighted Ancelotti’s praise for Moroccan player Brahim Díaz, who added a much-needed offensive spark with his dribbling and playmaking. Ancelotti assured Díaz that he would stay in the starting lineup for upcoming matches and would not return to the bench.

However, despite the convincing win, Ancelotti expressed dissatisfaction with Kylian Mbappé’s performance. The French forward failed to meet expectations, missing several clear chances, and Ancelotti suggested that Mbappé may be dropped from the starting lineup if his form doesn’t improve.

The report also mentioned that club president Florentino Pérez praised young substitute Raúl Asensio, who impressed after replacing the injured Éder Militão and assisted Jude Bellingham’s goal. Pérez encouraged Asensio to continue developing his potential at the club.

Additionally, Pérez voiced frustration with Ancelotti’s decision to start Rodrigo, who had recently returned from injury. Rodrigo was forced to leave the match early due to discomfort, and Pérez held Ancelotti responsible for the recurrence of the injury.