Madrid, Spain — In a night filled with anticipation and excitement at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Brazilian prodigy Endrick etched his name into Real Madrid’s illustrious history. At just 18 years and 35 days old, Endrick became the youngest foreign player to score for Los Blancos in La Liga, marking a memorable debut that fans are unlikely to forget.
Entering the pitch in the 80th minute as a substitute for Kylian Mbappé, Endrick wasted no time showcasing his talent. Deep into stoppage time, with Real Madrid already leading 2-0 against Real Valladolid, the teenager seized an opportunity. A quick exchange outside the box saw Endrick unleash a powerful shot that flew past the goalkeeper, sealing a 3-0 victory for the defending champions.
“He’s looking very good and he has a lot of potential,” praised Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti. “He has shown his quality very quickly with his control, and he’s got a very powerful shot. He’s a center-forward and very dangerous in tight spaces.”
Endrick’s goal surpassed the previous record held by Frenchman Raphael Varane, who scored his first La Liga goal for Real Madrid at 18 years and 152 days in 2011. The young Brazilian’s rapid rise has been the talk of the football world, and his debut performance only intensified the buzz surrounding his future.
The victory marked Real Madrid’s first league win of the season after opening with a 1-1 draw at Mallorca last weekend. Mbappé, who scored in Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup win over Atalanta at the start of the season, has yet to find the net after the first two league matches. The French star was making his home debut as a Real Madrid player to the delight of the fans.
The addition of both Mbappé and Endrick to the squad signifies a new era for Real Madrid, blending seasoned stars with emerging talents. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these players will shape the team’s fortunes in the coming months.
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