The Brazilian teenager made his debut for Real Madrid in Chicago, but couldn't prevent his new team from losing to AC Milan.
On Wednesday night in Chicago, the spotlight was on several potential stars. With the legendary Real Madrid facing off against AC Milan, fans wondered who would make the biggest impact: Milan’s U.S. men’s national team players, Real Madrid’s promising Brazilian rookie Endrick, or veteran Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric?
Ultimately, the standout moment came from a 17-year-old and a backup winger, both hoping this performance would propel them into more prominent roles.
Samuel Chukwueze scored the only goal in Milan's 1-0 victory, leading the Italian giants to a win. The result wasn’t entirely surprising, as this was Milan's third pre-season match compared to Madrid's first. From the outset, Milan appeared the stronger team and deserved their victory.
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Chukwueze wasn’t the only one making an impact, though. Milan's young Matia Liberali, who assisted Chukwueze’s goal, also delivered a standout performance, potentially marking the beginning of a breakout season for him.
For Endrick, the day was less favorable. Although he had some promising moments, he also endured a few difficult ones, including several fouls. As he continues to acclimate to his new team, brighter days are anticipated for the Brazilian.
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In the end, the day belonged to Milan, who, after victories over Manchester City and Real Madrid within a week, are clearly finding their stride in pre-season.
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