Substituted in the 79th minute by young Endrick last Thursday in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 against Celta Vigo, Kylian Mbappé lit up the bench as he watched his young teammate’s heroics during extra time.
Real Madrid scraped through with a hard-fought victory over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 last Thursday at the Santiago Bernabéu. Following the heavy defeat against FC Barcelona in the 2025 Spanish Super Cup final, Carlo Ancelotti’s side had to dig deep to secure a 5-2 win after extra time against Vigo midweek. Despite leading 2-0, Eduardo Camavinga and Raúl Asensio allowed the opposition to capitalise on chances, which they duly converted to equalise. Having scored in the 37th minute, Kylian Mbappé had already made way for young Endrick, who had been craving more playing time.
KM9’s wild joy after Endrick’s golazo
With the team struggling after Marcos Alonso’s late penalty equaliser in the 90+6th minute, Endrick emerged out of nowhere to put Los Blancos back in a commanding position. Determined to make his mark in the match, the 18-year-old forward worked tirelessly to help Real Madrid regain the lead. On a pass from Arda Güler early in the second half of extra time, the former Palmeiras player lifted the Santiago Bernabéu with a sensational strike (108th minute).
From the bench, Kylian Mbappé—rumoured by some to have a strained relationship with Endrick due to competition for the No. 9 role—erupted in celebration. Watching his team come back to life after Endrick’s brilliant goal, the former Paris Saint-Germain star could not hide his excitement. On several occasions, KM9 was seen shouting “¡Vamos!” as a sign of satisfaction.
Contrary to speculation, the Frenchman showed no signs of frustration or jealousy towards the young Brazilian forward, as seen in a video captured by French fans at the Bernabéu.
Mbappé: The angel of the Madrid dressing room
Contrary to the rumours circulating before his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has silenced all critics. Accused of being too arrogant, the 26-year-old has surprised everyone in Madrid with his demeanour. Despite his star status, the French national team captain remains one of the most humble players in the dressing room, as Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated in recent press conferences.
Currently on fire, meeting every expectation since December, KM9 has nothing to envy in a player like Endrick, who is just starting his career. It must be said that the media often spread rumours that do not accurately reflect the reality of the French striker’s personality. Simply observing his reaction to the other two or three goals scored by his team during extra time last Thursday in the Copa del Rey against Celta Vigo, one can conclude that Mbappé is poised to play a significant role at Real Madrid. Many already see him as a future captain in the years to come.
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