Brazilian Prodigy Endrick Makes History as Real Madrid's Youngest-Ever Champions League Goal Scorer

In their UEFA Champions League game, Real Madrid defeated VfB Stuttgart handily 3-1. In the 46th minute Kylian Mbappé started the score; Antonio Rüdiger scored in the 83rd minute; Endrick scored in the 90+5th minute. In the 68th minute Deniz Undav drew one back for Stuttgart. Real Madrid's dominance in possession—45% compared to Stuttgart's 55%—showcased their ability with 20 shots and 8 on target. Madrid's strong performance brought them a well earned three points.

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Endrick scores an unexpected yet astonishing goal on his Real Madrid UCL debut 

On Tuesday Endrick became the youngest Champions League scorer for Real Madrid.

During Madrid's 3-1 triumph against Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the 18-year-old Brazil striker scored with a shot from beyond the box deep into stoppage time.

UEFA said he exceeded previous Madrid star Raúl González, who was 18 years and 113 days old, when he scored a triple trick in Madrid's 6-1 victory over Ferencvárosi in 1995.

Entering the game in the 80th to substitute Jude Bellingham was Endrick.

His goal came off a breakaway that started back in the Madrid defense. The youngster made a long run and had the option to feed either Kylian Mbappé or Vinícius Júnior, but he preferred to take a low shot with his left foot. Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel got his hands to the ball but couldn’t keep it from going in.

“I had passed the ball to Vini the first time, but then I felt that the best option was to take the shot and it went in,” Endrick said.

It was the first Champions League goal for the Brazilian, who went near the crowd behind the goal to celebrate close to the fans.

Rodrygo, Endrick’s Brazil teammate, joked that Endrick “was crazy” to take that shot.

“He did something that no one would have done it,” Rodrygo said. “I’m really happy for him, it’s always special to score in the Champions League.”

Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Endrick showed “a lot of confidence” by attempting the shot, but joked that “I would have killed him if he had failed.”

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Endrick “had a lot of guts to take the shot.”

It was Endrick’s second goal since joining Madrid from Brazilian club Palmeiras this season. The first had come in his Madrid debut in the Spanish league.

(With AP Inputs)