The battle between Brazilian wonderkid Endrick and Barcelona’s golden boy Lamine Yamal is reaching a new level! After Real Madrid secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stages, Endrick didn’t hold back, taking a subtle dig at Yamal with a bold statement:
“Unlike other young players, I don’t count assists. I count goals.”
This fiery comment has sent football fans into a frenzy, as many believe Endrick is directly calling out Lamine Yamal, who has been praised for his creativity and assists rather than his goal tally. Is this the beginning of a heated rivalry between the two future stars of world football?
A War of Words?
Endrick’s statement didn’t stop there. The soon-to-be Real Madrid superstar made it clear that he’s already eyeing a potential showdown with Barcelona in the Champions League final, saying:
“I hope we face Barcelona in the final. We’ve got a revenge to take.”
This is a clear reference to Real Madrid’s painful 4-0 defeat against Barcelona, where Yamal and Lewandowski ran the show, humiliating Los Blancos. Endrick, who will officially join Madrid this summer, is already embracing the Madridista spirit—and calling for revenge!
Numbers Don’t Lie… Or Do They?
While Endrick claims “goals over assists,” the stats paint an interesting picture:
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, 2023/24): 5 goals, 7 assists 🏆🎩
Endrick (Palmeiras, 2023/24): 11 goals, 1 assist ⚽🔥
Both players are shining, but with Yamal dominating the assist charts and Endrick focusing on pure finishing, their contrasting styles are becoming a major talking point. Who is the better talent? Who will have the bigger impact in El Clásico?
El Clásico’s Next Big Rivalry?
With Endrick arriving at Madrid soon, football is about to witness a new generation of rivalry. Just like Messi vs. Ronaldo, we could be looking at Endrick vs. Yamal for the next decade!
Who will come out on top? The clinical Brazilian striker or the magical Spanish playmaker? One thing is for sure—this battle is just getting started