{statorium_team tid=37 text="Real Madrid"} manager Carlo Ancelotti praised 18-year-old forward {statorium_player pid=45141 text="Endrick"} after his debut in a 1-0 friendly loss to {statorium_team tid=96 text="AC Milan"}. Ancelotti lauded Endrick's exceptional skills, noting his speed, agility, and ability to maneuver in tight spaces.
Endrick, who joined Real Madrid from {statorium_team tid=208 text="Palmeiras"} this summer following a 2022 agreement, was taken off at halftime as Ancelotti rotated his squad at Soldier Field in Chicago. Ancelotti described the young forward as "very fast, very dangerous in tight spaces," and emphasized his quick turns and agility, calling him a rare talent with unique attributes.
Chukwueze secures victory for Milan
Nigerian winger {statorium_player pid=1108 text="Samuel Chukwueze"} scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute, capping off an impressive team effort. This win marks Paulo Fonseca's second consecutive victory since taking over as AC Milan manager this summer.
Real Madrid, missing key players {statorium_player pid=1994 text="Kylian Mbappe"}, {statorium_player pid=1069 text="Vinicius Jr"}, {statorium_player pid=6466 text="Jude Bellingham"}, and {statorium_player pid=4352 text="Rodrygo"} on their pre-season tour, are set to face {statorium_team tid=23 text="Barcelona"} in New Jersey on Sunday. Meanwhile, AC Milan will play against Barcelona in Baltimore on Wednesday.