It is said that Ancelotti fainted at this moment…
In a heart-stopping finale to the match, Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti was reportedly left stunned — so much so that it’s been said he nearly fainted. The scene took place in the dying seconds of stoppage time, with the score at 3-2 in favor of Los Blancos. Real Madrid had survived wave after wave of Atalanta pressure, but nothing could have prepared them for the drama that would unfold in those final moments.
With the clock ticking down and a mere 99.9% chance for Atalanta to score, the unthinkable happened. In a moment that left fans across the globe holding their breath, Atalanta’s striker found himself with a clear opportunity — a golden chance to equalize. Standing just inches from an empty net, the striker, with all the time in the world, somehow missed the goal in what can only be described as a jaw-dropping moment of disbelief.
The entire stadium went silent. How could this happen? It was as if the laws of football had been suspended for a split second. Ancelotti, who had been pacing nervously on the sidelines, could hardly believe what he had just witnessed. His reaction was reportedly so extreme that some sources even claim he fainted, overwhelmed by the absurdity of the moment.
This incredible miss was more than just a chance gone wrong — it was a moment of pure football madness that left Real Madrid fans both relieved and utterly confused.
Watch the full video of this unbelievable miss in the comments below and see for yourself what Ancelotti and the rest of the world were left gasping at.