
Real Madrid’s young striker, Endrick, stole the spotlight in the team’s thrilling Copa del Rey victory over Celta Vigo on Thursday night. The match, which ended in a dramatic 5-2 win for Los Blancos, required extra time to decide the outcome. Endrick played a pivotal role, scoring twice after the 90-minute mark to secure Real Madrid’s progression in the tournament.
Reflecting on the game, Endrick shared his thoughts on the team’s resilience:
“The match was very hard because we were leading 2-0 and we conceded two goals. But this is Madrid, we go to the end and always go for the win. We always fight. It was tough, but we scored the goals to get the victory.”
The 18-year-old acknowledged the physical demands of playing an additional 30 minutes after regulation time:
“It’s hard to play extra time because we’d already played for 90 minutes and to go for 30 more… We had to run more and dig deeper. But we scored three more which was great.”
Endrick’s goals not only brought joy to the fans but also carried a special dedication to one of his teammates. He revealed:
“I work hard every day and I dedicate these goals to (Antonio) Rüdiger. He knows what we do together every day. He never gives me praise, and I don’t mind this. It is great because he tells me what I have to do. He has been a wonderful person with me since I arrived. These two goals are for him.”
The young striker also highlighted the significance of his first goal during the match:
“The first goal is very important for me because we were 2-2. I love these games and these fans. Now to prepare for the next game.”