Landmark goal for Endrick on his official Real Madrid debut
The Brazilian marked his debut by scoring in the 3-0 win over Valladolid and became the youngest foreigner to score in LaLiga for our team.
Endrick made his official Real Madrid debut in style. The Brazilian played his first official match at the Santiago Bernabéu and was on the scoresheet in a 3-0 win over Valladolid on matchday two of LaLiga. Just ten minutes after his introduction, he found the back of the net. After a fine run, Brahim played in Endrick who controlled inside the box before unleashing a powerful, right-footed shot that flew just inside the post for his first goal as a Real Madrid player. The forward, who had already been given minutes in pre-season, came onto the playing field in the 86th minute, replacing Mbappé.
Endrick spoke to Realmadrid TV after the game and expressed his delight at his debut: "I'm very happy. It's a dream come true. I'd already played here, at the Bernabéu, with the Brazilian national team and I scored a goal, but it wasn't with Real Madrid. It was my official debut today and I've also made my La Liga debut".
"I'm speechless. I can only thank God for all that is happening to me. I've always tried to win for all the Brazilian people, but also now for the Spanish people. I want everyone to be united, so that whenever there is a match they can enjoy it. I'm very happy to play with these top players, who I'd only seen in video games. It's a very big thing for me".
What can he bring to the team?
"The first thing I said to Ancelotti when I came here was that I could bring a lot of hard work and talent to the team. I keep working hard. I'm going to make mistakes, but I'm also going to get it right. I'm a new boy, I've got a lot to learn, but I'm very happy. Everyone is behind me and I'm still working hard and waiting for my moment. I believe in the coach and I'm going to bide my time".
Ancelotti's half-time talk
"The team is a very good and experienced team, but also young. The coach spoke to us at half-time and we were able to go out and score the goals".
The Santiago Bernabéu
"We're all happy. Playing here, with our families watching us. It was a good game. My family knows just how hard I've worked and how much we've suffered. People have criticised me and my family too. We have been through a lot, but we stick together. It's amazing to be here experiencing this moment and it's great to be able to share it with them".
Message to Real Madrid fans
"Hello fans. I would like to thank you all for coming to the Bernabéu. Hala Madrid".
Historic goal
Endrick's goal against Valladolid makes him the youngest foreigner to score for Real Madrid in the history of LaLiga. Doing so at the age of 18 years and 35 days, he moved ahead of Varane (18 years and 152 days).