Carlo Ancelotti's 'fatherly advice' helped Victor Munoz overcome awful fan abuse

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Carlo Ancelotti played a crucial role in Victor Munoz's development, with the former Real Madrid manager offering advice to the winger after he received abuse from fansVictor Munoz received advice from Carlo Ancelotti after suffering abuse from fans(Image: (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Carl Ancelotti offered Victor Munoz "fatherly advice" after the winger received abuse from fans following a mistake during El Clasico.The incident took place in May 2025 during a tense game against Barcelona, when Munoz was brought on late in the match to replace Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid trailed 4-3.Shortly after his introduction, the midfielder was handed a clear one-on-one opportunity that could have altered the outcome of the game, but he failed to hit the target. Munoz was visibly distraught on the pitch after the miss, and in the aftermath of the defeat, sections of the fanbase directed criticism toward the young player over the missed chance.Shortly after the game, Ancelotti confirmed that he had spoken to Munoz.“I spoke to him and saw he was a little shaken after the Clasico.

I told him he shouldn't think about what he'd missed, but rather focus on scoring the next one," Ancelotti said after Real Madrid beat Mallorca 2-1."That's what a young player has to think about. The next chance he gets, because he's a very good player, let him score it."Victor Munoz has become one of Spain's most promising young prospects(Image: (Photo by Beppe Camilleri/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))Since then, the forward has begun to cement his place in senior soccer.The 22-year-old made 36 appearances for Osasuna last season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists, delivering a series of impressive performances that established him as one of Spain's most promising young prospects.The former Real Madrid man has two international caps to his name and is still waiting to make his World Cup debut.

This is par for the course and, unfortunately, it’s normal in football,” he said.In a surprise development late on Wednesday night, it was reported that Liverpool is set to activate the $46 million (£34.6 million) release clause in Munoz’s contract.The 22-year-old left winger, who joined Osasuna from Los Blancos last summer, is now expected to become the club’s first signing of the summer on a six-year deal. The club has also lined up a deal for Rennes center-back Jeremy Jacquet, with the 20-year-old set to complete his move this summer after an agreement was reached in January.Liverpool’s recruitment focus has centered on strengthening its attacking options following Mohamed Salah’s departure and Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury.