Ancelotti expressed gratitude on social media after the Ballon d'Or event, particularly highlighting the contributions of Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal, stating, 'I want to thank... Vini and Carvajal.' His support signifies their importance to the team's success.
Ancelotti had previously backed Vinicius as a deserved winner, remarking, 'I think he's going to win the Ballon d'Or because of what he has done last year, which helped us win the Champions League.' This underscores Vinicius's key role in Real Madrid's triumphs.
The Real Madrid hierarchy was clearly discontent with the Ballon d'Or results, stating, 'If the award criteria do not proclaim Vinicius Jr the winner, those same criteria should proclaim Carvajal the winner.' This reflects their disappointment with the perceived bias in the award process.
The disappointment was amplified by Vinicius and Carvajal being two of six Real Madrid nominees, emphasizing their significant contributions, with the club feeling a lack of respect from UEFA over the Ballon d'Or decision.
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