Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr ahead of Spanish Super Cup semifinal clash
The HinduReal Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing its appeal. Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in Friday’s LaLiga match, and after an appeal, the Spanish FA suspended the striker for two league games, clearing him for Thursday’s Super Cup semifinal against Mallorca. “We are delighted with Vinicius in every aspect,” Ancelotti told a press conference ahead of Thursday’s game in Jeddah. Real has already played Mallorca this season when it was held to a 1-1 draw in the opening game of the campaign, and Ancelotti is happy that its Super Cup tie will go to penalties without extra time should they end level again.