Real Madrid triumphed with a 3-2 victory against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, securing their second consecutive win in this season’s Champions League.
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham propelled the 14-time winners to a first-half comeback, while Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret’s late own goal sealed the victory. However, the penalty that led to Napoli’s equalizer during this eventful match stirred controversy.
The contentious penalty decision came when Nacho Fernandez was deemed to have handled the ball inside the area.
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed his disagreement with the call, arguing that it was an incorrect decision.
According to Ancelotti, the ball had rebounded onto Nacho’s hand, and the rules dictate that on a rebound, a foul should not be given.
Despite the debate surrounding the penalty decision, Ancelotti was content with both the result and the team’s performance.
He specifically praised Luka Modric, who had faced scrutiny in recent weeks after losing his spot in the starting lineup.
Ancelotti commended Modric for his contribution, emphasizing the importance of his experience and quality in enhancing control over the game.
Real Madrid’s consecutive victories in the Champions League have placed them in a favorable position to advance from their group.
Their upcoming matches against Braga present an opportunity to further solidify their standing in the competition. The first encounter will be an away game scheduled for two weeks from now.
