18 years old and full of promise.
All eyes were on Kylian Mbappé this Sunday (25) for his first match at the Bernabéu. Despite his team’s victory (3-0), the Frenchman failed to find the back of the net, while Endrick scored late in the match.
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Successful debut for Endrick with Real Madrid, not for Mbappé
Real Madrid took on Real Valladolid in the second round of LaLiga, and for what was supposed to be Kylian Mbappé’s first appearance in front of the Madrid supporters, it must be said that the Frenchman disappointed. The former Paris Saint-Germain player squandered many opportunities, lost a lot of balls, and did not show the confidence he had in his previous team. It was quite the opposite for Endrick, who took advantage of a few minutes at the end of the match to score a memorable first goal in his new colors.
In front of, among others, Ronaldo Nazário, president of Real Valladolid and a spectator in the stands, Endrick had the luxury of scoring his first goal with Real Madrid. Coming on in the 86th minute while his team led 2-0 after goals from Valverde and Brahim Diaz, it took Endrick just three touches to shake the net. In the 90th (+6), he received the ball near the box, cut inside on his left, and then sent the ball with his right foot into a nearly closed angle to make it 3-0 for the White House.
He also became the youngest foreign player to score for Real Madrid in the entire history of La Liga at 18 years and 35 days.
Endrick sets the tone
This goal, both bold and composed, is not just a simple achievement in a match already won, but a true message sent to all of Europe. At just 18 years old, Endrick demonstrates that he not only has the talent but also the maturity to play a key role in a prestigious team like Real Madrid. Furthermore, with this goal and his performance, Endrick confirms that Real Madrid can count on him this season, even at his young age, and even if he doesn’t have much playing time.
He could even become Carlo Ancelotti’s secret weapon this season.
