Real Madrid defeated Villarreal in a thrilling match, and Carol Ancelotti downplayed the rollicking he gave Rodrygo when he substituted the Brazilian in the second half.
When he was replaced, I reminded him to extend his hand to me.
The Italian coach said after the 3-2 victory, "I suppose he forgot.
After being substituted by eventual game-winner Dani Ceballos, the winger could be seen sitting long-faced on the sideline as Ancelotti spoke angrily to him.
Additionally, Pepe Reina and Vinicius' fierce altercation in the second half was downplayed by Ancelotti.
He explained, "Reina was just a little bit unhappy with Vinicius.
As usual, Vinicius took a lot of kicks during the game.
Vinicius went down holding his face after being struck by Aissa Mendy, and Reina yelled at him from the sidelines.
Before getting arrested, he appeared to make fun of him and said he would see him after the game.
On the 90th minute, he did approach him, but as they left the field, they seemed to make up.
'We were not good in the first half, but the team showed great spirit in the second,' Ancelotti remarked, expressing his happiness with the victory.
We fought for everything and altered the game's plot.
Although there may be further fires to put out in the upcoming days, the victory will lessen the strain that had been building on Ancelotti.
While his team struggled at the Ceramica Stadium, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was observing the NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons. The France midfielder was unable to participate in the match because of an injury.
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The Italy international is available this window but Jose Mourinho's club want £35million as there is a 15 per cent sell-on due to his former club Inter Milan.
Tottenham have attempted to sign the 6ft 3ins attacking midfielder during the past three windows but have a limited budget this time around.
Roma may be open to letting him out on loan but would want guaranteed payments with an obligation to buy at the end of the loan for the Italy international who has 11 caps.
Tottenham are trying to bolster their squad to help placate Antonio Conte's demands for improvements - with the Italian keen for creativity after their 4-2 loss to Man City.
They have seen a £12m proposal for Brighton's Leandro Trossard rejected this window and have shown interest in Everton's Anthony Gordon.
A move for their former academy graduate Marcus Edwards at Sporting Lisbon was also discussed but Zaniolo may prove a deal within reach.