UCL: Super Eagles legend hails Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr, calls them ‘Extraordinary’
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Sunday Oliseh hails Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr || X

UCL: Super Eagles legend hails Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius Jr, calls them ‘Extraordinary’

Stephen Oladehinde 13:59 - 09.05.2024

Former Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh labelled Carlo Ancelotti and Vinicius jr an extraordinary coach and player.

On Wednesday night, Real Madrid overcame a late deficit to defeat Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.

The win takes Madrid closer to their 15th UCL title and Ancelotti aiming to win his fifth European trophy. 

Oliseh on Ancelotti and Vinicius

Oliseh gave a particular mention to Vinicius Junior, whom he believes should take home the Ballon d'Or for his part in guaranteeing Real Madrid eliminated Bayern Munich in the semifinal.

On his official X account, Oliseh responded to the tantalising match by praising Real Madrid's effort and highlighting Vinicius and Ancelotti in particular.

Carlo Ancelotti instructing Vinicius Jr || X
Carlo Ancelotti instructing Vinicius Jr || X

"Wow! Extraordinary Ballon D'or worthy Vinicius jr + extraordinary coach Carlo Ancelotti + an absolute top Real Madrid!

"Turned defeat to legendary victory in 3 Minutes !! I love Real's non-stop variety football philosophy. A tactical blast watching Real Beat Bayern Munich."

In the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu, the record European champions defeated the Bavarians 2-1 to secure a 4-3 aggregate victory and a spot in the final.

Bayern Munich appeared to be the team going to Wembley after Alphonso Davies' goal in the 68th minute, but two minutes before stoppage time, the game took a dramatic change.

Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh || Imago
Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh || Imago

Joselu scored the goal two minutes after VAR intervention, but first, the substitute gave the Los Blancos a point back in the 88th minute after taking advantage of a mistake from Manuel Neuer.

Next, on June 1 at the Wembley Stadium in England, the La Liga champions will play Borussia Dortmund in the championship match.

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