Title: Ancelotti Walzes with Fan Jeers and Whistles Following Celta Vigo Victory
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti seemingly embraced the whistles directed towards him and midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni during the team's 5-2 triumph over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey last 16 round. This occasion marked another instance of fan displeasure, mirroring the backlash that followed the Spanish Super Cup final loss to FC Barcelona, with both events resulting in a 2-0 scoreline against Real Madrid.
Despite the side surrendering a 2-0 lead, forcing extra time, Ancelotti's men bounced back admirably, securing their place in the quarterfinals thanks to a brace from Endrick and a Fede Valverde volley in additional minutes. The atmosphere at the Bernabeu echoed a similar situation back in November, during a Champions League loss to AC Milan, as Tchouameni and Ancelotti themselves received jeers from the home crowd.
Following the Celta Vigo match, Ancelotti cooperatively accepted the whistling as a "wake-up call from the fans," while also pointing out Tchouameni's impressive performance during the game. The Frenchman, who received the wrath of the Bernabeu crowd on his very first touch, has been a stalwart presence for the Madrid squad, displaying remarkable character and slotting back into his position effectively.
Ancelotti also addressed the issue of youth players Endrick and Arda Guler, who have been subject to fan complaints regarding minimal playing time. While Endrick has already discussed his predicament, Ancelotti highlighted the Brazilian's exceptional talent and Guler's courageous display when the match started to turn sour.
Though satisfied to remain in the competition, Ancelotti voiced his displeasure over defensive lapses that led to two untimely Celta goals, ultimately opening the door for the opposition. Nevertheless, the Madrid coach placed significance on the team's resilience in extra time, crediting their rebound as the reason for overcoming the setbacks.
Ancelotti's FC Barcelona encounter in the Spanish Super Cup, which ended in a 2-0 defeat, was met with similar fan displeasure as the one experienced during the Copa del Rey last 16 round against Celta Vigo. Young talent Endrick, who contributed to Real Madrid's comeback with a brace, has also faced fan complaints, much like Turkish player Arda Guler. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who received jeers during the Celta Vigo match, has shown remarkable character and improved his position in the squad.
