Endrick Scores Late to Seal Madrid's 3-0 Victory Over Valladolid

Endrick delivered an impressive debut for Real Madrid, scoring in the final minute of added time to secure a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid. This win marked Madrid’s first La Liga triumph of the season, following a challenging match where they initially struggled to break down Valladolid’s defense. Real Madrid faced a tough first half as Valladolid’s defensive strategy neutralized threats from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.

However, the game turned in the second half when Federico Valverde scored in the 50th minute. Valverde’s low shot which deflected off Stanko Juric provided the breakthrough Madrid needed. Substitute Brahim Diaz extended Madrid’s lead to 2-0 in the 88th minute with a deft finish after Eder Militao delivered a long pass. Endrick, the 18-year-old Brazilian forward sealed the win with a powerful shot into the near post.

He scored during the final minute of stoppage time. Fans had eagerly anticipated Endrick’s debut since his move to Madrid finalized in July 2023, following his transfer agreement in December 2022. Although the spotlight was on Mbappe’s debut, Endrick injected fresh dynamism into Madrid’s attack. He showed promise by linking well with his teammates and making an impact where Mbappe had struggled.

Madrid, who had previously drawn 1-1 with Mallorca will face Las Palmas on Thursday. Endrick’s brief but impactful performance highlighted his potential, giving fans a glimpse of his skill and the future of Madrid’s attacking lineup.