Endrick Set Record In Real Madrid Champions League Win

Endrick etched his name into the history books as Real Madrid’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer, while Kylian Mbappe also found the net in a hard-fought home victory over Stuttgart.

At just 18 years and 58 days, the Brazilian prodigy surpassed the long-standing record of club icon Raul, who had scored against Ferencvaros in 1995 at the age of 18 years and 113 days.

Endrick, who arrived from Palmeiras this summer, had already made headlines as the youngest player to score on his La Liga debut for Madrid in the 21st century, netting after coming off the bench against Real Valladolid.

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In this match, he entered as a substitute in the 80th minute, replacing Jude Bellingham, and sealed the win with the final kick of the game.

Mbappe, making his first Champions League appearance for Los Blancos, opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the second half. A pinpoint pass from Aurelien Tchouameni set up Rodrygo down the right flank, who selflessly squared the ball for the French forward to tap home.

The match took a dramatic turn in the 68th minute when former Brighton striker Deniz Undav leveled for Stuttgart with a powerful header, making it a tense affair at the Bernabeu.

However, Real Madrid regained control in the 83rd minute when Antonio Rudiger powered home a header to restore the lead.

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Bellingham, returning from a calf injury that sidelined him for four matches, was involved for 80 minutes before being replaced by Endrick.

Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness might have been left wondering how his team didn’t take the lead in the first half after missing two clear-cut chances. Enzo Millot squandered a golden opportunity 10 minutes in, dragging his shot wide, while Thibaut Courtois denied Angelo Stiller with a brilliant save.

Undav nearly doubled his tally when his shot from range deflected off Dani Carvajal’s leg, sending the ball looping onto the crossbar.

Real Madrid had their own close call, with Vinicius Jr’s thunderous effort smashing against the crossbar in the 58th minute.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side now turns their focus to an upcoming trip to face Lille, while Stuttgart will host Sparta Prague in their next fixture.

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