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Carlo Ancelotti reveals the one thing Endrick needs to improve as Real Madrid wonderkid impresses in Copa del Rey clash

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<p>Carlo Ancelotti was impressed with Endrick's performance on Wednesday night as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 1-0, but still believes that the 18-year-old needs to improve on one more thing to refine his all-round game. Endrick enjoyed a rare start under Ancelotti and proved to be a difference maker on the night.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>With fixtures coming in thick and fast, Ancelotti decided to field a heavily-rotated lineup for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Sociedad. As a result, Endrick and Arda Guler - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/dismayed-real-madrid-endrick-arda-guler-want-to-leave-invisible-carlo-ancelotti/blt5a2ba0c29ec66bfb" target="_self">reported to be looking for a summer exit</a> - got rare starts.</p><p>The Brazilian striker delivered a stunning first-half goal, brilliantly set up by Jude Bellingham with a sumptuous assist. That moment proved decisive, as the goal ultimately became the match-winner, giving his side a narrow advantage heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu in April.</p><p>Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/real-madrid-endrick-opens-up-lack-playing-time-laliga-giants/blte61ccc1670060ad5" target="_self">Endrick explained why playing for Real Madrid was both an honour as well as a challenge</a>. But on Wednesday, he certainly lived up to the task, scoring his sixth goal for Los Blancos. Despite his match-winning performance, head coach Ancelotti offered a word of advice to the highly talented youngster after the game.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>“He is a striker who has exactly the characteristics he has shown in these cup matches," Ancelotti told reporters (h/t <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com/2025/2/27/24373794/ancelotti-nobody-would-like-a-stadium-shouting-go-die-at-you-asencio-real-madrid-real-sociedad" target="_self">Managing Madrid</a>). </p><p>"He has a lot of accuracy, he’s quick, powerful and although he still needs to handle the ball better, he’s got that release, that finishing. He could have even scored a second goal. His shooting is spectacular. He’s very young, but he’s a very quick learner.”</p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>The former Palmeiras prodigy will be keen to build on his Copa del Rey heroics when Real Madrid take on Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday, March 1.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ENDRICK?

Carlo Ancelotti reveals the one thing Endrick needs to improve as Real Madrid wonderkid impresses in Copa del Rey clash | Goal.com

Endrick scored the only goal for Real Madrid on Wednesday and had perhaps his best game at Madrid yet, but Ancelotti feels teenager can still improve.

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