Endrick makes two-touch start to life at Real Madrid with early Fiorentina goal

Endrick needed only two touches to score on his Real Madrid debut, giving Jose Mourinho’s side an ideal start in their friendly against Fiorentina and providing an early indication that the young Brazilian is ready for the new season.

The 12th-minute opener came from a cross by Alvaro Carreras, who delivered the ball into the Fiorentina penalty area from the left. Endrick reacted quickly, taking control with his first touch before striking with the second to beat Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea.

That composed sequence put Real Madrid 1-0 ahead and immediately highlighted the forward’s ability to make an impact in the decisive moments. With almost no time between receiving the ball and attempting the finish, Endrick showed both sharpness and efficiency in front of goal.

The early advantage also gave Real Madrid greater comfort in their first official friendly of the new season under Mourinho. The Portuguese manager was able to use the match to explore further tactical options without the immediate pressure of having to chase the result.

For Endrick, the goal represented a promising beginning to an important period at the club. The Brazilian is seeking to establish himself at Real Madrid, where competition for places in attack is particularly strong. His opening contribution offered an early demonstration of his quick thinking and his capacity to turn a limited opportunity into a goal.

Although the match forms part of Real Madrid’s preparations for the new campaign, the occasion carried significance for both the player and his manager. Endrick’s finish gave him an immediate opportunity to show why he can compete for a role in the attacking line, while Mourinho gained an early response from one of the players he is assessing.

The fixture is one of a series of friendly tests arranged by Real Madrid ahead of the new season. The club had already played two training matches against Alcorcon and Leganes at the Valdebebas training centre.

Those earlier games formed part of Mourinho’s wider plan to build cohesion within the squad and assess the fitness and readiness of his players before the competitive fixtures begin. The Fiorentina match therefore provided another stage for the manager to examine his options, but Endrick’s decisive contribution ensured that the young forward was the standout story from the opening stages.

A goal made from just two touches could hardly have offered a more encouraging introduction. For Real Madrid, it supplied an early advantage in their preparations; for Endrick, it was a swift statement of intent as he begins his attempt to prove his value under Mourinho.