Endrick has joined an exclusive club at Real Madrid, alongside legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, after his remarkable brace in the Copa del Rey victory.

WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid squandered a two-goal advantage following goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., as their defense collapsed late in the game. Carlo Ancelotti made changes to energize his side, and Endrick was introduced as a substitute. The 18-year-old made an immediate impact, scoring a decisive brace to send Los Blancos into the quarter-finals of the competition.

THE BIGGER PICTURE Endrick’s first goal came in the 108th minute, a stunning strike from outside the box that gave Real Madrid the lead. In the final moments, he completed his brace with an audacious backheel finish in the 119th minute, ensuring a dramatic 4-2 win.

DID YOU KNOW? Endrick’s superb performance not only secured Real Madrid’s progression in the Copa del Rey but also placed him among an elite group of players in the club’s history. According to statistician MisterChip, Endrick became the fifth player to score twice in extra time for Real Madrid, joining iconic figures like Santiago Bernabéu, Sotero Aranguren, Santillana, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Bernabéu and Aranguren achieved this in 1916, Santillana followed suit the same year, while Ronaldo did it in 2016 and 2017.

WHAT ENDRICK SAID After the match, Endrick spoke to Real Madrid TV, stating, “The first goal was very important for me. This is my job — to do well for the team, score goals, and contribute. Scoring for Madrid, for the fans, players, and staff, feels amazing. In the last Copa game, I missed some chances. Today, I had two, and I scored.”

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID? With their dramatic Copa del Rey win behind them, Real Madrid now focus on La Liga. They will face Las Palmas on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu. Currently sitting one point behind Atletico Madrid and five points ahead of Barcelona, the title race is intensifying.