By Ohuakanwa Chibuzo
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick for his “courage” after the youngster scored his first Champions League goal in dramatic fashion, sealing a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu.
With the match in its final moments, Endrick opted for a long-range strike in the 95th minute, despite having passing options in Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé. His bold decision paid off as he wrong-footed Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, securing the win and becoming Madrid’s youngest-ever Champions League scorer.
Mbappé had opened the scoring early in the second half, only for Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav to equalize shortly after. Antonio Rüdiger restored Madrid’s lead before Endrick’s goal put the result beyond doubt.
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Ancelotti praised the teenager’s bravery, saying, “Endrick had the courage to take on the hardest option. He went for it, and it paid off.” The match followed a busy week for Endrick, who also celebrated his marriage to Gabriely Miranda. Ancelotti added, “In the past two days, he’s shown bravery both on and off the pitch.”
Mbappé also made headlines, netting his first Champions League goal for Madrid and bringing his tally to five goals in seven appearances since joining the club.
