Real Madrid’s match at the Metropolitano ended in a 1-1 draw, with Correa equalizing in the final moments, despite the Whites looking set for victory until the last attack disrupted their hopes. This result puts Real Madrid in second place with 18 points, three behind leaders Barcelona at 21 points.
According to the Spanish newspaper El Nacional, the game’s outcome could have been different if Endrick, who came on late, had managed to shoot during a counterattack involving Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez. Many recalled his previous success against Stuttgart, but this time his shot missed Oblak’s left post, drawing criticism from his teammates, particularly Valverde and Bellingham. Valverde expressed his frustration in the tunnel after the match, telling Endrick, “You can’t play alone; we need to control the game… and in the end, they equalized.”
The newspaper noted that Ancelotti stepped in to ease tensions between Valverde and Endrick, praising the Brazilian’s impressive development, even though he hasn’t fully matured yet.
On the tactical front, with discussions about potentially shifting to a 4-3-3 formation following Kylian Mbappé’s injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti opted for a 4-4-2 setup. This decision meant that Endrick couldn’t start, so the former Palmeiras player will have to wait for his chance in the starting lineup.
