Published 07:00 IST, October 3rd 2024
Brazil Teenager Scripts Champions League History, Becomes Youngest Starter For Real Madrid
Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Lille in the Champions League but their young star from Brazil made history as he became the club's youngest UCL starter ever.
It was a disappointing night for Real Madrid at the UEFA Champions League as the club went down to Ligue 1 side Lille by a score of 1-0. The most decorated club in the history of the Champions League failed to score against French side Lille and conceded a goal in the 45+2 minutes of the first half after giving away a penalty. Lille's Jonathan David did not miss from the spot as he successfully converted the spot kick into a goal.
Even after losing against Lille, the night had some good for Real Madrid's young star from Brazil as he scripted history to become the youngest starter ever for Real Madrid.
Brazilian Teen Becomes Real Madrid's Youngest Starter Ever '
Endrick has yet another record to his name with Real Madrid.
At 18 years, 73 days old, the Brazil forward became the youngest player to start a Champions League match with the Spanish powerhouse in the game at Lille on Wednesday.
He surpassed the mark set by former Madrid great Raúl González, who was 18 years, 78 days old when he faced Ajax in 1995.
Endrick had already become Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer with his stoppage-time goal in Madrid’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium last month.
Endrick also is the youngest foreign player to score for Madrid in the Spanish league. He scored at 18 years, 35 days, surpassing Frenchman Raphael Varane, who was 18 years, 152 days when he scored in 2011.
Historic First Start For Madrid
It was Endrick’s first start with Madrid since he joined the club. He had appeared in eight matches coming off the bench.
He was substituted by Luka Modric in the 57th minute against Lille.
Endrick was only 16 when Madrid paid Brazilian club Palmeiras a transfer fee of more than 40 million euros (around $44 million), plus add-ons, in 2022. He stayed with Palmeiras until arriving at Madrid for this season after turning 18.
(With AP Inputs)
Updated 15:01 IST, October 3rd 2024