In a tightly contested first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Real Madrid edged past Real Sociedad with a 1-0 win at Anoeta Stadium, courtesy of a crucial goal from 18-year-old Brazilian prodigy Endrick. Manager Carlo Ancelotti lauded the young forward\u2019s performance, calling him \u201cspectacular\u201d and emphasizing his potential for growth.<\/p>\n
The decisive goal arrived in the 19th minute through a swift counter-attack. Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior initiated the move, linking up with Jude Bellingham, who set up Endrick for a composed finish. The teenager nearly scored again later, striking the post with a powerful shot.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid\u2019s defense held firm, with goalkeeper Andriy Lunin making key saves to preserve the clean sheet and reinforce his role as a dependable presence in goal.<\/p>\n
The match was briefly interrupted due to alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid\u2019s Ra\u00fal Asencio. The referee addressed the issue by consulting both managers and local officials, issuing a public condemnation of such behavior.<\/p>\n
Ancelotti rotated his squad, resting key players while maintaining a strong and cohesive team performance. However, the win was overshadowed by a muscle injury to midfielder Dani Ceballos, which Ancelotti later confirmed. He expressed confidence in the squad\u2019s depth to cover for his absence.<\/p>\n
The second leg is set for April 1 at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, where Real Madrid will look to build on their lead and secure a place in the final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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