Many questioned whether teenager Endrick could fit in with Real Madrid's main squad or if it would be better to send him out on loan or to the “B” team to gain experience.

Carlo Ancelotti says Endrick will have to continue biding his time for minutes at Real Madrid due to the quality of established options already at the coach's disposal.The 18-year-old Brazilian

Carlo Ancelotti has hailed Real Madrid striker Endrick as a “very special player” after scoring on his Champions League debut. The 16-year-old, an 80th minute substitute, scored Madrid’s third goal in injury time to complete a 3-1 home victory over Stuttgart.

Endrick has become Real Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer. The 18-year-old Brazil forward scored with a shot from outside the area deep into stoppage time in Madrid’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Carlo Ancelotti said Endrick "has balls" after the Real Madrid forward, 18, scored his first Champions League goal from distance -- despite having Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé as passing options.

On young teammate Endrick 's goal, Valverde laughed: "If Endrick had not scored that goal, I think I would have grabbed him in the dressing room and spoken to him, but he ended up showing that hunger that he has and that desire to succeed in this club.

Real Madrid started their Champions League title defence with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Stuttgart on Tuesday, with late goals from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick guiding them to victory. Last season’s Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart were arguably the better side for long periods at a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium,

With a goal in his Champions League debut, Endrick broke club legend Raul's record to become Madrid's youngest goalscorer in the European competition.