Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has recently clarified the hierarchy of penalty takers for the team following a series of missed opportunities by Kylian Mbappé.
This decision comes in the wake of Mbappé's missed penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao, which have sparked discussions about his role as the primary penalty taker.
Ancelotti has stated that Vinicius Junior is the first choice for taking penalties, with Jude Bellingham as the second option. Despite Mbappé's struggles from the spot, Ancelotti plans to keep him in the rotation alongside Vinicius and Bellingham.
The manager emphasized that the players on the pitch ultimately decide who takes the penalties, but given recent events, it seems prudent for Bellingham to assume the primary role until Vinicius returns.
This adjustment aims to bolster Real Madrid's chances in crucial moments, especially after their recent 1-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao, where Mbappé's missed penalty proved costly.
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