THE FUSE

Endrick scored seven goals in 37 appearances for Real in his debut season after joining the club from Palmeiras in 2024, but found his playing time significantly reduced after Xabi Alonso was appointed head coach. The Brazilian forward made only three appearances in all competitions under Alonso in the first half of the current campaign, leading to Real shipping him out on loan to Lyon in the January transfer window. The Groupama Stadium has proven to be the ideal place for Endrick to rediscover his confidence, with the 19-year-old racking up eight goal contributions in his first 11 Ligue 1 appearances, earning a recall to the Brazil squad ahead of this summer's World Cup in the process.