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Ancelotti s double standards, Real Madrid players are resting, but Barcelona general is called

10:15am, 29 August 2025【Football】

Not long after Ancelotti took over the Brazilian national team, he triggered a huge public opinion storm on a small recruitment list.

This meritorious coach who just stepped down as Real Madrid Shuai Yin made a decision that surprised everyone in his first Brazilian national team roster: all Brazilian internationals who played for Real Madrid were not selected. But Rafinia in Barcelona's formation is on the list!

This decision instantly ignited the war in the Spanish media and made Club Barcelona feel a deep injustice.

Real Madrid's collective rest

Before Ancelotti announced the list, everyone thought that Real Madrid stars such as Vinicius and Rodrigo would undoubtedly become the cornerstone of his Brazilian team. After all, the father-son friendship he established with these Brazilian players at Real Madrid has long been a good story in football.

However, Ancelotti gave everyone an accident with his actions. A kind explanation is that he wants to protect these old subordinates with heavy schedules and give them a valuable rest opportunity.

But this reason, in Barcelona's view, seems extremely pale and hypocritical.

Barcelona's conscience is difficult to satisfy

Why does the same standard not apply to everyone? This is the biggest feeling in the hearts of Barcelona and fans.

Their logic is very simple: Why can Real Madrid players rest and prepare for the league under the protection of their mentors? And our player Rafinia has to travel a long distance to participate in the hugely consumed national team competition?

This different treatment made Barcelona feel that it was obviously suffering. There are endless criticisms on social media, pointing out that Ancelotti is partial to Real Madrid and has obvious double standards.

Ancelotti's silence

Faced with the overwhelming doubts from the outside world, Ancelotti chose to remain silent. He has not publicly explained what the specific criteria for typing this list is. And this silence undoubtedly further aggravates the controversy.

This is not only the first public relations crisis Ancelotti faced after taking office, but also a big bet for him. He was betting that he could use his victory on the court to calm all the controversy.

But he must also understand that from the moment this list is released, every time he uses people in the future, he will be placed under a microscope and repeatedly examined by the media in Spain and Brazil. His honeymoon period ended before it even started.

coaching the Brazilian national team is a very stressful job. Ancelotti undoubtedly added additional pressure to himself by bringing the century-old grudge between Real Madrid and Barcelona into his decision-making.

Can this tactical master use his superb wisdom to balance the relationship between rest, fairness and performance? This is more challenging than winning the game itself.

source:7m vn1