Real Madrid teenage prodigy likely to start in Copa Del Rey clash | OneFootball

Real Madrid closed out 2024 with a comprehensive victory over Sevilla, with Kylian Mbappe offering a much-awaited Man of the Match performance.

However, while majority of the Real Madrid players rejoiced the victory, it was a different story for Endrick.

Despite being a part of the setup, the Brazilian once again had to see the game from the bench, failing to conjure up even a single minute.

Endrick likely to start vs Deportivo Minera

However, as we gear up for 2025, Endrick will be hopeful of gaining more first-team minutes under Carlo Ancelotti.

In fact, Mundo Deportivo reports that the Brazilian outcast is likely to start in Real Madrid’s Cope Del Rey encounter against Deportivo Minera.

Real Madrid take on the fourth division Deportivo Minera on January 6, in the Round of 32 of the Copa Del Rey.

When will the pain end for Endrick? (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Considering the fact that Los Blancos take on Valencia just two days prior to the game, Ancelotti is likely to rest majority of his key players.

This will pave the way for Endrick to earn a rare start for Los Blancos, perhaps alongside the rest of the benchwarmers and youth players at Santiago Bernabeu.

To understand how rarely Endrick has started games for Real Madrid, we must take a look at some numbers.

In the 26 matches Real Madrid have played this season, Endrick has started only one. He has made 15 competitive appearances, but that has totalled up to just 159 minutes of action.

However, Endrick refuses to lose hope just yet and will look to make an impression in the Copa Del Rey.

With Real Madrid constantly suffering from one injury or the other, there is still scope for the Brazilian to make a breakthrough at the Bernabeu this season.