Real Madrid will face AC Milan in its first preseason match, with the dream of repeating the Champions League and La Liga titles won last year. The friendly will take place tomorrow at 9:30 PM (Brasilia time) in Chicago, with expectations high for Endrick’s debut.
The young forward was presented last Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu and quickly boarded a flight to the United States to train with his new teammates. During small-sided practices, he had to endure the tough marking and physical play of German Antonio Rüdiger.
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For the debut, coach Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on Brazilians Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Éder Militão, who will join the team in the coming days after extending their vacation due to participation in the 2024 Copa América. Players who were in the Euro final, such as Spaniard Dani Carvajal and Englishman Jude Bellingham, also earned a few extra days off, as did Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, the star signing in this window.
In this regard, the coach is expected to field a mix of starters, substitutes, and young players with great potential. While the starting eleven has not been confirmed, a possible lineup has emerged during training at the University of Illinois facilities.
According to reports from the newspaper Marca, the lineup could be as follows: Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Joan Martínez Lozano, Rüdiger, Fran; Mario Martín, Luka Modrić, Dani Ceballos; Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler, and Endrick. If confirmed, this would be the long-awaited debut of the 18-year-old forward, who came through Palmeiras.
Real Madrid’s tour of the United States is planned with big matches in mind. After the clash against AC Milan, they will play El Clásico against FC Barcelona on August 3 and, three days later, against Chelsea.
