Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Amanda Langell

Why Endrick Has Only Played 250 Minutes Since Joining Real Madrid

Endrick's debut season at Real Madrid has not gotten off to a flying start. | IMAGO/Photo Players Images

Endrick, the Brazilian teenager once heralded as the "next Pelé," has spent more time on the bench this season at Real Madrid than on the pitch.

It is no secret Real Madrid have struggled in the first five months of their Spanish and European title defenses. At one point in the early season, Los Blancos trailed Barcelona by nine points in the La Liga standings and were sitting just above the elimination zone in the Champions League. Injury woes, a lack of identity in the midfield and a long transition period for Kylian Mbappé all marred the first half of the 2024–25 season.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.