Brazil disappoint in Carlo Ancelotti’s debut 🇧🇷 share your thoughts

There was a lack of good football at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

Carlo Ancelotti’s debut as the head of the Brazilian National Team did not have the impact expected by much of the fans, even after a short time of work.

Brazil had few chances and ended in a 0 x 0 draw with Ecuador this Thursday (5th), in Guayaquil.

This match was part of the 15th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

They created in the 1st half, but…

The Brazilian National Team had good chances. However, they lacked the necessary “decisive power.”

Gerson (who preferred to pass to Vini Jr.) and Vanderson frustrated Ancelotti – and much of the fans.

The offensive transition was impaired.

There was organization without the ball, even though Vanderson struggled more than Alex Sandro.

Ecuador tried, but did not pose any real threat before halftime.

What a moment, huh! 😅

The main attraction of the first minutes of the second half was the replacement of one of the flags.

Even the match delegate was called in, but it was up to Alex Ribeiro, the “former” Alexsandro, to make the difference.

Ancelotti needed to work. He maintained his idea by making “protocol” substitutions, betting on Matheus Cunha and Gabriel Martinelli – Richarlison and Estêvão were substituted.

There were several minutes of little football – from both sides.

Ecuador started to have more game volume. However, they didn’t create significant opportunities as they took more shots from outside the area.

It was up to Brazil to threaten after Vini’s move ended with Casemiro finishing.

Carleto made only two more substitutions, with Andreas being brought in almost at 47′ after Bruno Guimarães was unable to continue.

There was no cohesion. And Brazil did little in the final stretch of the match.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Brazil reached 22 points, remaining in fourth place, but now behind their next opponent.

Ecuador reached 24 points and remains in second place.

The complete and updated standings can be checked here.

Both teams will play again next Tuesday (10th), for the 16th round.

Ecuador will be the visitor against Peru, currently in ninth place.

And Brazil will face Paraguay at the Neo Química Arena.

The National Team will still face Chile (H) and Bolivia (A) in the Qualifiers.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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