‘I know that he’s playing really well but he is getting arrogant and this is really affecting his teammates. So I am going to make him stay on the bench till his attitude changes” – Ancelotti sidelines a crucial young talent indefinitely, ruling out any future appearances following the incident in Berlin.

Real Madrid’s first-team secured a crucial win in Germany against Union Berlin, concluding the Champions League group stage with an unblemished record of victories.

Carlo Ancelotti, along with the entire Madrid fanbase, celebrates the squad’s success and eagerly looks forward to the draw for the Round of 16.

However, in recent hours, White’s supporters have faced a tough blow as it has been confirmed that Nico Paz will no longer be able to participate with the Juvenil A in the UEFA Youth League.

This development arises from the young academy player having played his third match in UEFA’s premier club competition last night, making him ineligible to feature for Álvaro Arbeloa’s team.

Nico Paz had already played for the first team earlier this season against Napoli and Braga, making his 5 minutes on the pitch against Union Berlin impactful for the Madrid youth team.

This setback is a significant blow for Juvenil A, particularly after securing direct qualification to the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 as group winners just yesterday.

The regulations established by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) are explicit – any player from the youth team participating in three first-team matches becomes ineligible for subsequent participation in youth competitions.

Nico Paz, currently involved with the first team due to injuries in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, was considered a crucial asset by Álvaro Arbeloa in the pursuit of UEFA Youth League success. Now, the team will have to depend on the emergence of Iker Bravo.