Carlo Ancelotti says Endrick will have to continue biding his time for minutes at Real Madrid due to the quality of established options already at the coach's disposal. The 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy has featured in six games for Los Blancos in all competitions since his move from Palmeiras became official earlier this year,

Many questioned whether teenager Endrick could fit in with Real Madrid's main squad or if it would be better to send him out on loan or to the “B” team to gain experience.

On young teammate Endrick 's goal, Valverde laughed: "If Endrick had not scored that goal, I think I would have grabbed him in the dressing room and spoken to him, but he ended up showing that hunger that he has and that desire to succeed in this club.

Carlo Ancelotti said Endrick "has balls" after the Real Madrid forward, 18, scored his first Champions League goal from distance -- despite having Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé as passing options.

Endrick has become Real Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer. The 18-year-old Brazil forward scored with a shot from outside the area deep into stoppage time in Madrid’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Real Madrid striker Endrick as a “very special player” after scoring on his Champions League debut. The 16-year-old, an 80th minute substitute, scored Madrid’s third goal in injury time to complete a 3-1 home victory over Stuttgart.

With a goal in his Champions League debut, Endrick broke club legend Raul's record to become Madrid's youngest goalscorer in the European competition.