MADRID (ChatnewsTV) — Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick for his “courage” after the teenager scored a stunning first Champions League goal, clinching a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu.
In the dying moments of the match, Endrick unleashed a long-range strike in the 95th minute, bypassing passing options in teammates Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé. His bold decision proved decisive as he wrong-footed Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel to secure the win, making him the youngest player in Madrid’s history to score in the Champions League.
“Kylian and Vinícius were free, but he chose the hardest option,” said Ancelotti after the match. “Endrick had the courage to take the shot, and it paid off.”
Mbappé had earlier opened the scoring in the second half, netting his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid. Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav quickly equalized, but Antonio Rüdiger restored the home side’s lead before Endrick’s late heroics.
The victory capped a memorable week for Endrick, who also celebrated his marriage to Gabriely Miranda. “In the past two days, he’s shown bravery both on and off the pitch,” Ancelotti added.
Mbappé, whose goal brought his tally to five in seven appearances for Madrid since joining the club, lauded his young teammate’s composure under pressure.
