FANS were transfixed by a lip-smacking thriller - then wondered if Carlo Ancelotti had lip-swelling filler.
Viewers were open-mouthed in astonishment at the Real Madrid boss's bottom lip in a press conference following a 3-3 draw at Rayo Vallecano.
Many fans reckon the legendary ex-Chelsea chief must have had botox treatment or an operation
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 about Ancelotti's facial features came after Jude Bellingham netted for a sixth LaLiga match in a row.
The last player to do that was Real icon Karim Benzema eight years ago.
But the draw means Ancelotti's men remain a point behind neighbours 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 say his large lips were due to an allergy.
But that explanation didn't save the former Bayern Munich and Everton manager from a few unkind jibes.
Plenty of fans on social media made up their own mind over the cause of the apparent swelling.
One wrote: "Ancelotti has punctured his lips or is it just me."
Another said: "Ancelotti has been more concerned about his lips than about today's game."
That was particularly unkind as Real recovered from trailing 2-0 to lead 3-2 through Federico Valverde, Bellingham and Rodrygo.
But Isi Palazon rescued a valuable point for second-bottom Vallecano.
So for Ancelotti it wasn't a case of all's swell that ends swell.