Endrick’s well-placed strike gave Real Madrid a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad in a tense Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
However, there was controversy when the action was briefly delayed just before halftime due to chanting of “Asencio die” directed against Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, as reported by Spanish media.
Vinicius racially abused at Sociedad
A video emerged on social media of a Real Sociedad fan making monkey motions toward Vinicius Junior when the game was stopped.
Madrid, the Spanish and European champions, gained control of the tie ahead of the second leg on April 1 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
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Endrick pounced after 19 minutes, finishing with the outside of his boot after sprinting on to Jude Bellingham’s diagonal ball, and that was enough to give his team the victory.
Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid’s coach, was without French superstar Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Thibaut Courtois due to a tooth problem.
The Real Madrid manager elected to rotate his squad ahead of Saturday’s La Liga match against Real Betis and next week’s Champions League last-16 encounter with Atletico Madrid.
Despite his numerous changes, which included starts for Arda Guler, Fran Garcia, and Eduardo Camavinga, Madrid performed admirably at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian.
Endrick put Los Blancos ahead after Bellingham sent the 18-year-old attacker through on goal.
After gaining possession with one touch, Endrick finished beautifully at the near post with his second.
It was his sixth goal of the season, with four coming in the Copa del Rey, where Ancelotti has given him the most opportunities to flourish.
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