Among the top guns, Portugal moved up to fifth, pushing Brazil down a spot, while Italy re-entered the top ten.
It is the first time Brazil have failed to reach 30 points since the format began in 1996.
Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.
His return to boyhood club Santos has not been a bed of roses either.
Neymar, once seen as the next big phenomenon coming out of Brazil, has fallen by the wayside due to recurring injury problems.
Perhaps most importantly, this club-level surge offers hope for their national team, record five-time world champions.
Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.
At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles under his belt, is taking the reins of a national team for the first time.
“He never offends anyone,” Ze Maria continued. “Even when he gets angry, he doesn’t cross that line. That earns you respect.”
Among the top guns, Portugal moved up to fifth, pushing Brazil down a spot, while Italy re-entered the top ten.
It is the first time Brazil have failed to reach 30 points since the format began in 1996.
Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.
His return to boyhood club Santos has not been a bed of roses either.
Neymar, once seen as the next big phenomenon coming out of Brazil, has fallen by the wayside due to recurring injury problems.
Perhaps most importantly, this club-level surge offers hope for their national team, record five-time world champions.
Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.
At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles under his belt, is taking the reins of a national team for the first time.
“He never offends anyone,” Ze Maria continued. “Even when he gets angry, he doesn’t cross that line. That earns you respect.”
The former defender knows Ancelotti well after they shared two seasons at Real Madrid.
