Ancelotti Removes Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid’s Penalty Taker – Kylian Mbappe Takes the Spotlight!

• Ancelotti’s Bold Move Replacing Vinicius Jr as Penalty Taker.

• Mbappe Takes Over, Impacting Real Madrid’s Champions League Hopes.

• Vinicius Jr Out, Mbappe In: What the Change Means for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid penalty taker duties have changed once again, with manager Carlo Ancelotti deciding to replace Vinicius Jr after his recent miss against Valencia.

The new man for the job, Kylian Mbappe, who will take over spot-kick responsibilities starting from their next Champions League match.

Why Did Ancelotti Replace Real Madrid’s Penalty Taker?

During Real Madrid’s 2–1 defeat to Valencia in La Liga, Vinicius Jr missed a key penalty that could’ve given his team an early advantage.

His soft shot was easily saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili.

This was Vinicius Jr’s second penalty miss of the season.

He had also failed to convert a penalty against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League earlier in the campaign.

These back-to-back failures forced Ancelotti to make a bold decision on who should be Real Madrid’s main penalty taker going forward.

Who Is Real Madrid’s New Penalty Taker?

According to Marca, Ancelotti has now chosen Kylian Mbappe as the new Real Madrid penalty taker.

> “Kylian Mbappe will take the spot-kicks from their next match.”

The change is set to begin in Real Madrid’s high-stakes Champions League clash against Arsenal.

Backup Plan: Who Takes Penalties If Mbappe Misses?

If Mbappe also misses, Jude Bellingham is next in line.

So here’s the new penalty order for Real Madrid:

1. Kylian Mbappe – First choice

2. Jude Bellingham – Backup

3. Vinicius Jr – Removed after recent misses

Fan Reactions to the Real Madrid Penalty Taker Decision

Social Media Commentary

The decision has stirred up plenty of reactions across football Twitter and fan forums.

@MadridXtra: “Vinicius Jr is no longer the penalty taker. Mbappe takes over. Massive news before the Arsenal game.”

 

@FabrizioRomano: “Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear: penalties now go to Kylian Mbappe.”

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Supporters’ Opinions

While many support Vinicius, fans generally agree he hasn’t been reliable from the spot:

> “Great dribbler, but not confident enough for penalties.”

What This Means for Real Madrid

This shake-up in the Real Madrid penalty taker order could be key as the club heads into knockout games in the Champions League.

Vinicius will still play a vital attacking role—but won’t take spot-kicks.

Mbappe brings confidence and experience under pressure.

Bellingham is being groomed as a reliable alternative.

Final Thoughts

Ancelotti’s call reflects a results-driven mindset.

With high-pressure games ahead, especially in the Champions League, choosing the right penalty taker is crucial.

Expect to see Kylian Mbappe stepping up if Real Madrid gets a spot-kick against Arsenal—and possibly throughout the rest of the season.