Madrid almost got burned in an agonizing draw against Leipzig, but went to the Champions League quarterfinals. In a very tough duel, imprecise and with less blood than the occasion demanded, a goal from Vinicius was enough to balance Orban's and overcome, with the agony of the Chamartín nights, a trap eliminator.
Ancelotti decided to innovate. The Italian is a coach in love with the midfielder, the position that most exemplifies the evolution of this sport.