FANS were captivated by a nail-biting thriller and then wondered if Carlo Ancelotti had lip-swelling filler.
Viewers gaped in amazement at the Real Madrid boss' lower lip during a press conference after a 3-3 draw at Rayo Vallecano.
Many fans believe the legendary ex-Chelsea boss has undergone Botox treatment or surgery
One posted: “What's wrong with your lip? Have you had surgery?”
Another claimed: “I've been giggling about Ancelotti's lip filler since I woke up”
A third wrote: “Can someone explain to me what Ancelotti has done to his lips?”
The unexpected debate over Ancelotti's facial features came after Jude Bellingham scored for the sixth LaLiga match in a row.
The last player to do that was Real icon Karim Benzema eight years ago.
But the draw leaves Ancelotti's men one point behind neighbors Atletico Madrid and leaders Barcelona.
So one frustrated fan asked: “Why did Ancelotti get lip filler? This is not a serious club.”
Spanish outlet Mundodeportivo says his big lips were due to an allergy.
But that explanation did not save the former Bayern Munich and Everton manager from a few unkind jokes.
Many fans on social media have formed their own opinions on the cause of the apparent swelling.
One wrote: “Ancelotti has his lips pierced or is it me.”
Another said: “Ancelotti is more worried about his lips than today's match.”
That was particularly unkind when Real recovered from a 2-0 deficit and led 3-2 through Federico Valverde, Bellingham and Rodrygo.
But Isi Palazon saved a valuable point for second-place Vallecano.
So for Ancelotti the swell did not eventually stop.
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