Endrick, MVP of the match: “I work every day to help the team”

Endrick was named MVP of the match between Roma and Real Madrid, corresponding to the second matchday of the Champions League. The Brazilian forward was instrumental in the team's comeback; he came onto the pitch in the 59th minute, constantly broke through on the right, contributed to C. Espí's goal for 3-2, and scored the equalizer.

Endrick said: “I’m still feeling the emotion of the match. I was on the bench talking to God. When I looked to the side, Nuno was calling me. I went on and kept talking to God because I thought I wasn’t going to come in so early. I entered the game and was able to do what I love most, which is playing football. This is where I want to be, on the pitch playing and helping my team. I feel I can help everyone, not just the team but also the coach. And the most important thing is for Madrid to win. Madrid has to win, and that’s what I will do my entire life at Madrid. And when I can’t do that, I’ll be the first to leave. Being at Madrid is tough; you have to fight every day, and I’ll do that my entire career.”

Coming on to lead a comeback
“Honestly, it’s tough. I was talking to Mourinho, and when we looked up, Malen was scoring another goal. At first, it was offside, but then it wasn’t, and it made the game a bit more complicated. But we are Madrid, and we were going to fight all game long, no matter the score. And we did what we did, from 3-1 to 4-3, and we’ll keep fighting. We still have the Champions, the Copa del Rey, LaLiga, the Supercup… We want to win every competition.”

Does his status in the team change?
“I don’t know, because the coaches won’t do what’s best for one player; they’ll do what’s best for the team. And if I have to play, I’m sure he’ll put me in; and if I’m not going to play, he won’t. I’ll keep fighting and working every day to help the team, no matter how: in training, fighting and battling to support them. That’s what I’m going to do my entire career.”

Sanction against Vini Jr.
“I just found out. We knew it had to be two matches for a straight red card. But you and I, deep down in our hearts, knew it wouldn’t be just two. Because what they do to Vini Jr. is incredible, it’s crazy, and this will keep happening. It can’t change. From two matches, they’ve made it four, but we knew it would be like this. They’re going after Vini Jr., but he’s a strong guy, always working, fighting against everything. He’ll keep doing that, and I think he’ll stay strong. When he comes back, he’ll return very well.”

Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.