When will Endrick make his La Liga debut? | OneFootball

Endrick finally joined Real Madrid this summer, but the wonderkid has yet to make his La Liga debut.

Despite winning La Liga and the Champions League last season, Real Madrid still looked to improve their roster in the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappe made his inevitable move from Paris Saint-German, and Endrick finally arrived in Madrid after signing with the club back in 2022 at just 16 years old.

Mbappe might grab all the headlines, but Endrick came to the Spanish giants with plenty of expectations of his own, especially after helping Palmeiras win the Brazilian league title and representing the Selecao at Copa America 2024 in the iconic number 9 shirt.

Still, unlike Mbappe who waltzed into Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI, Endrick has remained on the bench for both of Real Madrid's competitive matches in the 2024/25 season, and Madridistas are eager to see the striker make his La Liga debut.

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When will Endrick make his La Liga debut?

Endrick could make his La Liga debut on Sunday, Aug. 25, against Real Valladolid if Los Blancos have a comfortable lead. The wonderkid will likely remain on the bench if Los Blancos are protecting a close lead, or going all out to collect three points.

It is no secret that Real Madrid are taking things slow with the 18-year-old as he adjusts to his new club and teammates at such a young age. Endrick started two pre-season matches for the reigning La Liga champions, but he struggled to make an impact against both AC Milan and Barcelona.

The striker has been on the bench ever since; he did not log a single minute in Real Madrid's final friendly against Chelsea or in the UEFA Super Cup.

Ancelotti then made the decision to not play Endrick on Sunday against Mallorca despite his side struggling to create and capitalize on chances in the second half. Instead, the manager trusted the experience of Brahim Diaz, to no avail.

It seems like Endrick's La Liga debut will only come in a low-pressure situation to protect the young player, similar to Arda Guller's role in the Spanish league last season.