Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has taken the opportunity to shower praise on one of the quieter members of his squad.

This recognition largely stems from his contribution in the team’s recent clash with Atalanta.

The Spanish giants were back in action not long ago, traveling to Italy for a Champions League battle with a high-flying Atalanta.

In the end, Real Madrid halted Atalanta’s impressive nine-game winning streak with a hard-earned 3-2 victory.

While stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé have dominated the headlines for scoring in Bergamo, Ancelotti was quick to turn the spotlight on a less celebrated figure from his midfield.

Following another strong outing, Ancelotti was eager to express his admiration for Dani Ceballos, calling his performance “spectacular”:

“Today, I’d like to highlight Ceballos. He had a fantastic game, I really liked it. He was spectacular.”