TV Bandeirantes host Galvão Bueno used social networks to analyze the Brazilian team’s draw at zero to zero against Ecuador in Guayaquil. The match marked the debut of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti in charge of Brazil.
For the experienced narrator, Ancelotti’s strategy went to enter the game so as not to lose.
Look, I’m sure a lot of people should be disappointed with the debut of coach Ancelotti. I expected nothing different. No technician is magical. No one makes a team with two days to train. So what did he do? I know him well, a long time ago … All that must have passed his head was: ‘I can’t lose, the Brazilian team can’t lose in my debut’. Then he trusted more in those players he knows everyday, “Galvão said.
The game
It was not the dream debut. In the first game under the command of coach Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil was tied 0-0 with Ecuador, this Thursday (5), for the 15th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
With the result in Guayaquil, the Brazilian team reaches 22 points and is in 4th position, but can be exceeded by Colombia, which still plays in the round.
In addition to the goalless score, it drew attention negatively, once again, the posture of the Brazilian team, which could not impose their game and created very few clear chances.
With few training, Ancelotti bets on old acquaintances
The Italian coach had only two full training before the debut in Guayaquil. Therefore, he called trusted players like Vini Jr., Casemiro and Richarlison. The “bet” was Stephen, in its first (and discreet) match as a starter of the national team.
On the other side, of course, there was a very tidy team. Ecuador makes a big campaign – provisionally assumed the 2nd position of the table – and needed the victory against the fans to secure themselves in the 2026 World Cup.
Therefore, La Tri had control of the game, in a way, including more possession. None of the teams raised opportunities, but it was Ecuador who had the highest game volume and number of finishes.
Brazil, in turn, depended on flashes of its tips – Vini and Stephen – as Richarlison barely participated in the match. In the best opportunity for a Brazilian goal, it was Casemiro who risked finishing for Galindez’s safe defense.
Next Games
The Brazilian National Team now begins the preparation for the game against Paraguay, next Tuesday (10), at Neo Chemistry Arena, in São Paulo. With the draw in Ecuador, Brazil will hardly guarantee the World Cup in the next round. Already Ecuador, which is closer to the vacancy, visits Peru, also on Tuesday.
