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DID YOU KNOW? CARLO ANCELOTTI’S PRIVATE ADVICE THAT CONVINCED ENDRICK TO LEAVE MADRID

Real Madrid’s Endrick completes loan to Lyon. Read his thoughts on Xabi Alonso, Ancelotti’s advice, and his 2026 World Cup goals.

Did You Know? Carlo Ancelotti’s Private Advice That Convinced Endrick to Leave Madrid
Endrick Chose Lyon Over Other Massive European Transfer Offers

Real Madrid just let Endrick, their teenage striker, leave on loan to Olympique Lyon until the end of the season.

The young Brazilian had barely played since coming back from injury in September. Xabi Alonso, the manager, kept him mostly on the bench.

So, the club decided it was better for Endrick to get regular minutes somewhere else. He needs to keep growing as a player and wants to fight for a spot in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Endrick, now 19, has already been training with Lyon for over a week. Today, the club introduced him to the media, and he sounded pretty excited about this new chapter.

Talking about why he picked Lyon, Endrick said, “When Lyon reached out, it was a big deal for me, my wife, and my family. My manager, Fred, and I agreed it was the right move. I want to play, and I feel like this is where I need to be. My heart’s in Lyon now. I’ll work hard for this team, and I’m grateful to everyone at the club for making this happen.”

He also mentioned how touched he was by the warm welcome. “It meant a lot to see how excited the fans were. Some even travelled just so I could sign shirts for them. That really got to me. My arrival here puts more eyes on Lyon and Ligue 1 back in Brazil. More young people will be watching what happens in France. I love connecting with supporters and feeling all this energy.”

Reflecting on his last six months at Real Madrid, Endrick stayed positive. “Honestly, those were the best six months of my life. I spent time with my wife. I built my house. Without those things and my family, I’m nothing. I feel more mature now, more focused. I’m grateful to everyone who’s been with me. Seriously, those months meant everything.”

When talk of the loan move started swirling in the press, Endrick said it became a bit of a running joke in the Madrid locker room. “The rumours came out, and my teammates kept asking if I was leaving. We laughed about it. I talked to a few of them about what was being said.”

He also spoke with Carlo Ancelotti, the former Madrid boss and now Brazil’s head coach. “I talked to Ancelotti, and he gave me advice on how to get better as a player. His words really stuck with me. He told me, ‘Go, develop your football, be happy.’ I’d already made my decision, but what he said mattered. Ancelotti helped me a lot at Madrid. Now it’s on me to help Lyon win.”

As for his goals, Endrick kept it simple: “I want to help Lyon win trophies and finish strong in Ligue 1. Of course, everyone dreams of playing for Brazil. I’ve already had the chance to debut and score for them. I haven’t been called up recently, but I’ll do everything I can to wear that shirt again.”

HISTORY BECKONS: CAN DANI CARVAJAL FINALLY EQUAL LUKA MODRIC’S LEGENDARY TROPHY HAUL THIS SUNDAY?

Dani Carvajal previews the Supercup final in Jeddah. Will Mbappe be fit? Plus, the captain’s quest to match Modric’s trophy haul.

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On Sunday, Real Madrid gets another shot at a trophy—it’s been over a year since their last one—and who’s standing in their way? Of course, it’s Barcelona, in the Spanish Supercup final. Xabi Alonso’s team aren’t the favourite, but honestly, they’re itching to settle the score after that 5-2 loss to the Catalans in last year’s final.

Before the big game, Real Madrid’s captain, Dani Carvajal, talked to the press. Diario AS caught some of his thoughts, especially about what this final means to him personally.

“Tomorrow’s huge for us. We really want this title. For me, it’s also a chance to catch up with Luka Modric as the player with the most titles in the club’s history.”

Carvajal also mentioned he’s hoping Kylian Mbappe recovers in time to play in Jeddah after that minor knee knock.

“Kylian’s massive for us. He’s the best striker in the world, and I really hope he makes it, because he can change everything out there.”

It’s been a rough first half of the season for Madrid, but things have started to pick up lately. Carvajal wants to keep that momentum going and trusts his manager to guide them through.

“We weren’t at our best late last year. We had so many injuries. The Christmas break helped all of us, honestly. I see Xabi calm and focused. Sure, when results don’t come, there’s always noise. But we’re ready to fight for him.”

About his run-in with Atletico’s Diego Simeone during Thursday’s semi-final, Carvajal didn’t make a big deal of it.

“We respect each other. We both fight for our clubs, that’s all. We shared our views and moved on. Now it’s all about tomorrow and going for the title. End of story.”

And then there’s the question about his contract, which only has six months left.

“I’ve been through a lot, especially after that serious injury. Right now, I just want to train and enjoy playing. The club and I are on the same page. I need to keep playing and show what I can do out there. If we both agree, there’s no problem at all.”

"THEY’RE GOING TO KICK YOU OUT"—DIEGO SIMEONE’S SHOCKING WORDS TO VINICIUS JUNIOR REVEALED

Xabi Alonso’s Madrid edge Atletico in a heated derby. Discover what Simeone said to Vinicius and why Alonso refused to shake hands.

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Simeone caught taunting Vinicius Jr with Real Madrid exit claims

Vinicius Junior and Diego Simeone went head-to-head in a fierce shouting match as Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid to book a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final.

The game kicked off with a bang—Federico Valverde blasted in a stunning free kick just two minutes after the whistle. That set the tone for a semi-final that was thrilling and, honestly, pretty heated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

After halftime, Valverde turned playmaker. He slipped the ball to Rodrygo, who coolly slid it past Jan Oblak to double Madrid’s lead. But Atletico refused to roll over. Alexander Sorloth pulled one back for them almost immediately, setting up a tense finish. Still, Xabi Alonso’s team held their ground and saw out a 2-1 win, setting up a Clasico showdown with Barcelona in the final.

This wasn’t just any derby. Both teams went at each other from the first minute to the last, and tempers flared more than once. The biggest flashpoint came in the first half, when Vinicius and Simeone nearly got physical on the touchline. Cameras caught both men yelling and waving their arms at each other. Fans couldn’t hear the words, but the venom was obvious.

Later, Spanish TV channel Movistar picked up Simeone’s side of the argument. He didn’t hold back, taunting Vinicius: “Florentino Perez is going to kick you out, remember that! They’re going to kick you out; remember what I’m telling you.”

Things boiled over again late on, right after Vinicius left the pitch for Arda Guler. Suddenly, both benches emptied as players and staff clashed in front of the dugouts. Simeone seemed to spark it, yelling “Listen to the people!” at Vinicius and pointing toward the boos echoing around King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.

All of this came as rumours swirled about Vinicius’ future at Madrid. He hasn’t scored in his last 15 matches, and stories keep popping up about a move to Chelsea or even Saudi Arabia. You can tell he’s unsettled.

After the final whistle, Alonso didn’t even bother shaking Simeone’s hand. In his press conference, he called out Simeone for crossing the line. “I heard what Simeone said to Vini, and I didn’t like it,” Alonso told reporters. “You can’t talk like that; some things go too far.”

Before the game, Jude Bellingham backed his teammate. Vinicius has been dealing with whistles from his own fans during a rough patch in front of the goal. Bellingham said, “I can only speak from my perspective. Vinicius is under a huge amount of pressure, and everything he does on the pitch comes from pure emotion. People forget he’s human. I think that’s why he’s struggled in front of the goal. For me, he’s electric—he can create something out of nothing. Goals aren’t the whole story. He’s set up a lot, but yeah, he must find his best form again. You’ve got to look at the whole picture.”

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