Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Vinicius Jr. could "improve" his attitude amid criticism from Barcelona legend Carles Puyol.

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• Puyol hit out at Brazil international
• Ancelotti appears to agree with his take
• Vinicius victim of repeated racist insults

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Puyol claimed that Vinicius needed to "change his attitude" in order to gain the recognition he deserves. Vinicius has been at the centre of multiple racist incidents in La Liga, with the most recent flashpoint coming against Sevilla.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ancelotti has repeatedly defended Vinicius, saying that he was "disrespected" against Athletic Club in January, but he appears to have changed his tack and has seemingly agreed with Puyol's sentiments.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of Real's Champions League clash with Braga, Ancelotti said: "If Puyol wants to talk toVinícius, let him do it, he has a lot of experience. Vini is a difference-maker, that’s obvious. Maybe his attitude could be better in certain circumstances. But he has improved a lot, and continues to improve. We are delighted with him. He does his best, in the last few games he hasn’t quite been on top form, but he has improved a lot.”

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Madrid face Braga in the Champions League before returning to domestic action against Valencia this weekend.

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