Kylian Mbappe’s Reaction to Endrick’s Late Champion League Goal: The Video That Sets the Record Straight
Real Madrid’s opening Champions League match against Stuttgart was a thrilling affair, with the Spanish giants edging out their opponents 3-1. The biggest talking point of the match, however, was second-half substitute Endrick’s stunning long-range strike to seal the win in added time. But what happened next has left many in the football world scratching their heads.
The initial story went that Mbappe was furious with Endrick’s decision to shoot from outside the box, with reports suggesting the French superstar berated his younger teammate in the aftermath. But does new footage of Mbappe’s reaction tell a different tale?
The clip shows Mbappe initially calling for the ball, but not receiving it. He then raises his hands in a nonchalant gesture, almost as if to say, “fair enough.” Despite not getting the ball he wanted, Mbappe smiles briefly before walking over to Endrick to celebrate, putting any perceived beef with his teammate to rest.
“I knew I had Kylian and Vini, but at that moment the best option was to shoot,” Endrick explained after the match. His confidence paid off, as his first Champions League goal also saw him become Madrid’s youngest ever scorer in the competition at just 18 years and one month old.
Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for Endrick, saying, “He has balls! Endrick had courage. He was convinced he’d score. He went for the most difficult solution, but it went well. In these two days, he’s shown himself to be brave, in every sense.”
Real Madrid’s star-studded attacking unit has been criticized for their perceived lack of cohesion, but this goal and the celebrations that followed suggest that the players are more than happy to rotate and give each other time to shine.
As for Mbappe, it seems he’s more than pleased to have a teammate with the confidence and skill of Endrick on his side. With Real Madrid gearing up for a busy domestic and European schedule, will we see more of these kind of goals and celebrations from the Galacticos?
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