“He has balls” – Carlo Ancelotti on Endrick's first Champions League goal for Real Madrid

Real Madrid have started their Champions League title defense well they defeated Stuttgart 3-1 on tuesday It was not simple, as two late goals from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick Felipe were needed for the victory to be secured.

Endrick's goal was a beautiful strike of 25 yards, which attracted the applause of many associated with Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti also credited the 18-year-old with having the courage to shoot from that position, instead of passing to a close team-mate – quotes via AS Diary.

“He has balls because it was a counter-attack and he had the courage to shoot.”

Ancelotti also gave his assessment on the 90 minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“It was good. We had difficult moments, but it's normal. I don't remember an easy match. You always have to suffer, especially at the beginning, when you don't have your best version and things cost a little more. The match It could have ended after the equalizer, but we had the strength to score again.”