Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat against AC Milan in a preseason friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 31, 2024. The match was notable for the debut of 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick, who joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras for 47.5 million euros.Samuel Chukwueze scored the only goal of the match for AC Milan in the 55th minute, securing the victory for the Italian side. Despite the loss, Real Madrid’s coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Endrick’s performance and potential. Ancelotti stated, ‘It’s difficult to draw conclusions, but what I see is that he has something special. He’s very fast, potent in tight spaces’.Endrick played for 45 minutes before being substituted at halftime. While he didn’t register a shot on target and lost possession three times, Ancelotti remained optimistic about his future, saying, ‘It’s rare to see players with these characteristics’.AC Milan’s new coach Paulo Fonseca also expressed confidence in Endrick’s future success, stating, ‘I’m 100% sure he will be a fantastic player, more than what he is today’. Fonseca added that Endrick will need time to adapt to Spanish football.The match was part of both teams’ preseason preparations. Real Madrid will face Barcelona in their next friendly match in New Jersey on August 3, while AC Milan will play against Barcelona in Baltimore on August 2.
Key points
- Real Madrid lost 1-0 to AC Milan in a preseason friendly in Chicago.
- 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick made his debut for Real Madrid.
- Carlo Ancelotti praised Endrick’s potential despite the loss.
- AC Milan’s coach Paulo Fonseca expressed confidence in Endrick’s future success.
