Head coach of Brazil’s National Men’s Football Team, Carlo Ancelotti, has given an unbothered response to questions about the behaviour of Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr at Spanish club Real Madrid.
In the face of a tumultuous period at Madrid where Vinicius Jr caused a series of controversies in the first El Clasico of the 2025-2026 season.
Speaking after calling Vinicius Jr to the Brazilian squad for upcoming international friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia on November 15 and 18 respectively, Ancelotti, who coached Vinicius at Real Madrid, wasn’t particularly concerned about the happenings at Real Madrid.
Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid protests following his replacement with Xabi Alonso, head coach of Real Madrid, during the LaLiga EA Sports football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona (Photo by Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“I have spoken to Vinícius about it, I told him what I thought, that he made a mistake, he understood he had made a mistake and he apologised.”
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is escorted off the pitch as Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts as he gestures towards him as they leave the pitch after Real Madrid defeat FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
“I believe the issue is resolved. He is a very important player for us. He can help us a lot.”
Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil leaves in a huff as he is replaced during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“As for his personal life, it’s his, I’m not his father nor his brother, I’m just his coach” Ancelotti said according to ESPN.
Brazil’s Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions to his players (Photo by RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP via Getty Images)
Vinicius Jr has made 14 appearances in all competitions and has five goals and four assists in the 2025-2026 season. Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was called up to the national team for the first time in three years but Neymar was left out.
