Real Madrid attacker Endrick has vowed to make the most of his chances at Bernabeu, with the Brazilian finding the back of the net during his side's spectacular Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
Endrick netted the only goal of the match in the first leg between the two sides at the end of February, and he was rewarded with another start in the second leg in the Spanish capital.
The Brazilian was on the scoresheet in the 30th minute of the contest, and he ultimately played a part in Real Madrid navigating their way into the final, with a 4-4 draw on the night seeing Carlo Ancelotti's side win 5-4 on aggregate.
There has recently been speculation surrounding the 18-year-old's future, but his strike against Real Sociedad was his seventh for Real Madrid in all competitions since his arrival during last summer's transfer window.
Endrick has suggested that he has no plans to seek a departure, vowing to continue fighting for regular minutes at the club.
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Endrick has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid
"I'm very happy with the goal. I have to take my chances. I know how difficult it is to play because there are the four best forwards in the world: Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo," he told reporters after the match.
"They are amazing players who always want to play. When I get my chance, I give everything for the team, by scoring and defending. I'm very pleased with my goal and to help the team."
Endrick has now scored five times in five Copa del Rey appearances this season, but he has only managed two goals in 24 outings combined in La Liga and the Champions League, with his route into the first team currently blocked.
"I love experiencing this madness, even though I like to win as soon as possible and celebrate with the fans and the bench. I'm delighted that we're through to the final. We will give everything to win this trophy," he added.
"I'm here to help by scoring goals or defending and winning trophies. We're doing well, we've reached a final, we want to reach the Champions League final and keep winning trophies.
"When Vini played me the pass I thought about hitting it hard, but I looked at the goalkeeper, he went to ground and the only option I had was to chip it in. It came off well. In the first leg, he gave me the same pass and it also worked out well."
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Ancelotti hails "very effective" Endrick
Ancelotti was also full of praise for Endrick for his display in the clash with Real Sociedad on Tuesday night.
"He played very well. That's what we ask of him: to be clever. He made a fantastic run and a fantastic finish. He's a player who doesn't touch the ball a lot, but he's very effective up front. If he plays 70 minutes at this level, that's enough," said the manager.
Endrick's route into the first XI is currently blocked by Mbappe, while Brahim Diaz is also ahead of him when it comes to the wide positions, which are largely occupied by Vinicius and Rodrygo.
However, speculation that Endrick could leave this summer is believed to be wide of the mark, with Real Madrid said to be confident that the teenager will be a leading player for them in the future.
Matt Law
