One of Madrid’s Best, Ancelotti Praises: “Today, Yes, This Is You”

Real Madrid secured their first three points in the newly revamped Champions League, with Carlo Ancelotti sharing positive reflections on the match and one standout player.

In a hard-fought victory against Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid faced challenges but ultimately emerged victorious. Despite Madrid’s fragile performance, Ancelotti was pleased with the resurgence of one of his key players, Rodrygo Goes, who had been struggling in recent games.

Ancelotti didn’t hesitate to acknowledge Rodrygo’s improvement, telling him, “Today, yes. This is the Rodrygo I like.” With this encouragement, the Italian coach sought to lift the spirits of the young Brazilian, who has been battling rumors in the media and feeling the sting of being left out of the Ballon d’Or nominations.

A Critical Moment for Rodrygo

Rodrygo has been one of Madrid’s best performers, especially during the team’s strongest moments. In this match, he was a constant threat down the right wing and even provided his first Champions League assist of the season, setting up a quick attack initiated by Tchouaméni that ended with a Mbappé goal.

Despite the team’s overall struggles, Ancelotti hopes this game will reignite Rodrygo’s confidence and form. With Mbappé leading the team, it’s crucial that his fellow forwards step up. Rodrygo now has a golden opportunity to prove himself once again and solidify his place in the team.