Wed Sep 18 06:14:11 UTC 2024: ## Endrick’s “Gift” Impresses Ancelotti as Real Madrid Edge Past Stuttgart in Champions League Opener

**Madrid, Spain:** Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti lauded Brazilian wonderkid Endrick for his “gift” after the youngster’s stunning goal secured a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Endrick, who joined Real Madrid this summer, showcased his potential in the closing minutes, launching a solo run from near the Madrid box all the way to the other side before firing a fierce shot past the Stuttgart goalkeeper.

“He is able to do things that no-one can think of. He has the gift that strikers dreams of, the gift of being very effective, decisive,” Ancelotti said, highlighting the 17-year-old’s unique talent. “You can see that he has something special, something I have never seen.”

Ancelotti praised Endrick’s courage in taking on the challenge, especially given the late stage of the match. “He had courage because it was the last ball of the game. The best solution was to take advantage of the three against one, with Vinicius and Rodrygo open in the wings, but he did it very well, even though it was perhaps the most complicated solution.”

Despite the victory, Ancelotti acknowledged the difficulties posed by Stuttgart, who dominated the early stages. The German side created numerous chances, but Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, delivered a series of crucial saves.

“If anyone thinks that winning games is easy, they are wrong,” Ancelotti added. “We are still trying to find our best version. It’s a work in progress.”

Real Madrid will now turn their attention to La Liga, where they face Espanyol on Saturday.

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