Endrick netted two goals in extra time, leading Real Madrid to a 5-2 triumph over Celta Vigo on Thursday, which propelled them into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Following a disheartening 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup just last weekend, Madrid seemed on track for an easy victory. However, Celta’s late surge with two goals pushed the match into extra time. Despite a rocky start and the jeers from fans after their defeat in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid eventually regained their form, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the opener just before halftime, although Celta had strong claims for a penalty just moments earlier.
Endrick’s Extra-Time Brace Leads Real Madrid Past Celta Vigo
Real Madrid fought hard to secure a 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo in extra time, allowing them to move on to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe kicked things off with a fantastic goal, followed by Vinicius scoring early in the second half, which made it seem like Madrid was in control. However, a late equalizer from Jonathan Bamba and a penalty by Marcos Alonso in stoppage time, awarded after a foul on Bamba, brought the game level and pushed it into extra time. During the extra period, Endrick scored twice, including a stunning backheel goal, and Fede Valverde added a powerful strike to secure the win for Madrid. Despite their offensive prowess, concerns about Madrid’s defensive weaknesses still linger.
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Endrick Reflects On Victory And Hopes For More Opportunities
Endrick, who was crucial in Madrid’s extra-time win, shared his thoughts on the significance of perseverance. “This is Madrid; you fight until the end to win,” he remarked. The young player also thanked his teammate Antonio Rudiger for his encouragement during training, which helped him deliver an impressive performance. While Madrid’s attacking efforts were commendable, their defensive mistakes led to some nerve-wracking moments, particularly after Bamba’s late goal and Celta’s penalty. In other Copa del Rey matches, Osasuna eliminated Athletic Bilbao with a score of 3-2, Real Sociedad triumphed over Rayo Vallecano 3-1, and both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid moved on to the quarter-finals.
