Thick air in Madrid
“Monumental spat” between Vinicius and Modric
The air was thick in the Royal Madrid dressing room. Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric briefly clashed during the 3:2 win against Leganes in the Copa del Rey. Even head coach Carlo Ancelotti had to intervene, with the Spanish newspaper "Marca" subsequently writing of a "monumental spat".
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The background: at 2:2, Modric had become annoyed with the Brazilian because he did not run to the back to help out in defense after a botched attack. Vini dismissed the veteran's complaints with a telling gesture, and it was only when Federico Valverde asked the winger to put his feet up that he complied with his team-mates' request.
Ancelotti takes a stand
Ancelotti took an unequivocal stance on the Croatian's side after the match. "I'll make it very clear: you always have to listen to what Modric says. When Modric speaks, we have to respect him," said the Italian.
By now, tempers should have calmed down again, as Modric explained that same evening: "These things happen in soccer."
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