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

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

During Madrid's 3-1 triumph against Stuttgart at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, 18-year-old Brazil striker scored with a shot from beyond box deep into stopp 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 game in 80th to substitute Jude Bellingham was Endrick.

His goal came off a breakaway that started back in Madrid defense. youngster made a long run and had option to feed eir 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 ball but couldn’t keep it from going in.

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

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

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

“He did something that one would have done it,” Rodrygo said. “I’m really happy for him, it’s always special to score in Champions League.”

Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Endrick showed “a lot of confidence” by attempting 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 shot.”

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

(With AP Inputs)