Via TNT Sports, Carlo Ancelotti said he was forced to take Jude Bellingham off in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich because the English midfielder was not fit.

At Allianz Arena, Vinicius Junior shined with a cool finish to help Real Madrid open the score early. But in the second half, Leroy Sane and Harry Kane scored respectively, helping Real Madrid take the lead. In the 83rd minute, the White Vultures were awarded a penalty and Vinicius made no mistake, bringing the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals back to the starting line.

There were many surprises when Bellingham – Madrid’s top scorer this season – was replaced with 15 minutes left in the match in Munich, making way for Luka Modric. Toni Kroos – the creator of the opening goal for Vinicius Junior with a delicate pass – was also replaced.

And Ancelotti explained the reason for the double substitution in a post-match interview with TNT Sports: “Bellingham was tired, he had cramps. I made a substitution and simply added more energy to the team because Kroos had played a great match.