Endrick Presents Goals In Real Madrid's Victory For Rudiger

JAKARTA - Real Madrid striker Endrick praised his team-mate, Antonio Rudiger, for guiding him through his goal drought.

As a result, his two goals in Real Madrid's victory over Celta Vigo 5-2 in the Copa del Rey, Friday, January 17, 2025, early morning WIB, dedicated by Endrick to Rudiger.

Real Madrid survived the threat in the last 16 match at the Santiago Bernabeu. Celta Vigo had time to bounce back from 0-2 to equalize in the 91st minute.

However, Los Blancos went crazy in extra time scoring three goals, two of which were created by Endrick.

Endrick, 18, started the season brilliantly, opened his collection of goals in La Liga and the Champions League, but has not scored since September 2024. He has only played 83 minutes in the league this season.

"I keep working every day. My two goals for Antonio Rudiger. He knows what he does for me every day."

"He never praised me and that's a good thing! He told me what to do, score goals, run, and keep fighting."

"Yesterday in training, he gave me a tough game. I thought about him at home and he's a great guy. The goals were for him," Endrick told Real Madrid TV.

Endrick's first goal came through a rotating move from the edge of the penalty box, which the teenager celebrated by taking off his shirt. While the second goal was created by a quick heel kick from inside the penalty box.

"(The first goal) was a very important goal for me. It's my job. I have to play well for the team, score goals, do anything."

"Scoring goals for Real Madrid, for fans, players, staff, that's great."

"In the last Copa del Rey game, I missed the opportunity. Today I had two chances and scored," Endrick said when asked about the festive celebration.

This victory made Madrid bounce back from their 2-5 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, Monday, January 13, 2025, early morning WIB.

Captain Lucas Vazquez said the performances that came after coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players, such as Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde, showed Real Madrid's strength in depth.

"Endrick played well with the playing minutes he had. This shows the quality of this squad."

"We make changes and the team plays well, whoever plays will give results," Vazquez said.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti was asked about a whistle from some of Bernabeu's audience for some of his players, including midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

"This is a call from fans for the players and coaches. It can be accepted given what happened in the match against Barcelona."

"The team reacted well, especially Tchouameni, who played very well," said Ancelotti.