Endrick Spotted Looking Frustrated on Real Madrid Bench During Dortmund Clash

• Endrick Felipe doesn't look good sitting on the bench watching as Real Madrid faced Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League
• Carlo Ancelotti's side, who were trailing 2-0 at halftime, scored five goals in the second half to turn the tie on its head
• The remarkable nature of the result after 90 minutes left fans in awe of Madrid's supreme mentality on European nights

Real Madrid’s rising star, Endrick Felipe, looked dejected on the bench during their Champions League encounter against Borussia Dortmund.

The defending champions reignited their rivalry with Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, with the match meeting its high expectations.

Real Madrid overcome Dortmund resilience

Entering the match against this season’s top-scoring team, Real Madrid was still recovering from a shock loss to Lille.

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Defensive struggles saw Donyell Malen open the scoring just after the half-hour mark, with Jamie Gittens doubling Dortmund's lead four minutes later.

The momentum shifted dramatically in the second half, led by 2024 Ballon d'Or favourite Vinicius Junior. Antonio Rudiger and Vinicius netted two quick goals around the hour mark to level the score.

Lucas Vazquez completed the comeback in the 83rd minute before Vinicius secured the win with two more goals, completing his hat-trick in a stunning 5-2 victory, per Sports Mole.

Endrick spotted looking dejected on Real Madrid's bench

When Real Madrid found themselves 2-0 down in the first half, Endrick appeared visibly frustrated as he watched the action unfold from the sidelines.

The promising Brazilian's last appearance for Real Madrid came in their 1-0 defeat to Lille, but he has not featured in any match for Los Blancos since then, per talkSPORT.

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Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@cagiago_:

"Anything he does is iconic."

@FCB_nenn:

"Aura man, just put the fries in the bag."

@LFC_Cole7:

"He thinks he can save them."

@UTD_meance:

"Bobby to save the day."

@Goal_diger:

"He'll do the worse."

@cristanoparody:

"Bro in fact did NOT come on."

@Oliver_Bennet_:

"Time for some magic on the pitch!"

@iam_igumira:

"Bro only plays when they are losing."

His absence from the pitch during such crucial fixtures raises questions about his current role in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans and whether more opportunities will come his way as the season progresses.

As Madrid eventually mounted a comeback against Dortmund, finishing 5-2, Endrick’s sidelined position could spark discussion about his integration into the squad as the Spanish giants look to balance development with immediate success.

Luka Modric praises Vinicius

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Real Madrid's midfield maestro Luka Modric has supported Vinicius Jr. for this year's Ballon d'Or.

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The veteran star didn’t hold back in praising his teammate after Vinicius’s incredible performance in the UEFA Champions League, where he scored a hat-trick to help Madrid rally from behind and secure a victory against Borussia Dortmund.

Source: YEN.com.gh