Ancelotti Celebrates Coach of the Year Award with Tribute to Vinicius Jr and Carvajal

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti took to social media to express his gratitude after being named Coach of the Year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, despite Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the event. In his post, Ancelotti thanked his family, club, and players, with special mentions of Vinicius Jr and Dani Carvajal. This gesture underscored Real Madrid's frustration over Vinicius Jr missing out on the Ballon d'Or, which went to Manchester City’s Rodri instead, and Carvajal missing the Best Defender title despite a stellar year, including a goal in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.

Real Madrid’s Frustration Over Ballon d'Or Outcomes

Real Madrid's decision to withdraw from the ceremony came after learning that Vinicius would place second behind Rodri. The club feels that both Vinicius and Carvajal were overlooked, given their performances in key matches, including Carvajal’s role in Spain's European Championship win.

Ancelotti's Message

On X (formerly Twitter), Ancelotti wrote, "I want to thank my Family, my President, my Club, my Players, and above all Vini and Carvajal." This statement highlighted the bond he shares with his players and his pride in their accomplishments, despite what the club perceives as an unfair outcome at the awards.

What’s Next for Real Madrid?

After a disappointing 4-0 loss in El Clasico, Real Madrid will look to rebound this Saturday when they face Valencia, with hopes that Vinicius and Carvajal will lead the charge as they continue their La Liga campaign.