Ancelotti ‘erases’ Nico Paz: he won’t play again after what happened in Berlin

The Real Madrid first team clinched a crucial victory in Germany against Union Berlin, allowing the club to conclude the Champions League group stage with a perfect record of wins.

Carlo Ancelotti, along with the entire Madrid fanbase, is delighted with the squad’s success, eagerly anticipating the draw for the Round of 16.

However, in recent hours, White’s supporters have faced a tough blow as it has been confirmed that Nico Paz will no longer be able to participate with the Juvenil A in the UEFA Youth League.

This development stems from the young academy player having played his third match in UEFA’s premier club competition last night, rendering him ineligible to feature for Álvaro Arbeloa’s team.

Nico Paz had already played for the first team earlier this season against Napoli and Braga, meaning his 5 minutes on the pitch against Union Berlin will now have significant repercussions for the Madrid youth team.

This setback is a severe blow for Juvenil A, especially after confirming their direct qualification to the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 as group winners just yesterday.

The regulations set by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) are clear – any player from the youth team who participates in three first-team matches cannot subsequently take part in youth competitions.

Nico Paz, currently experiencing dynamics with the first team due to injuries in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, was considered a key asset by Álvaro Arbeloa in the quest for UEFA Youth League glory. Now, the team will have to rely on the emergence of Iker Bravo.