sensation headed to Real Madrid Back in action, Endrick led Palmeiras to a state final with his third goal in as many days.

Consequently, what happened?

In the semi-final of the Campeonato Paulista, a competition for clubs from the state of Sao Paulo, the 17-year-old was back on duty for his club against Novorizontino, not content with scoring against England and Spain at two of the most renowned locations in European football.

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Endrick pounced on a knockdown inside the box to send Palmeiras to the championship game when the score was tied at halftime. To top it off, the teenage girl snatched up a banner with the team’s insignia on it and proudly walked it in front of happy supporters at home.

THE LARGER IMAGE

The strike ended an eventful week for the forward, who made waves with his heroics for the Selecao and raised questions about how Real Madrid will use him when he moves to the Spanish capital this summer.

When Endrick and, most likely, Kylian Mbappe join fellow Brazilians Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, Carlo Ancelotti might have some welcome selection headaches come August.

ENDRICK’S NEXT STEPS?With a two-leg final versus Santos set to start on Sunday night, two of Brazilian football’s biggest stars will face off for the state championship, the action will only get better for Endrick.