Yamal-Endrick, The Future of Barcelona Vs Real Madrid's "El Clasico" Competition

Two teenage players, Lamine Yamal and Endrick, are the future of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid competition in the Spanish League.

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Spanish striker, Lamine Yamal, controlled the ball during a friendly match between Spain and Brazil at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday (27/3/2024) dawn WIB.

The match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu, Wednesday (27/3/2024) early morning WIB, is a match between two elite teams in preparation for a big tournament. However, the trial match which ended in a 3-3 draw turned out to be an opening battle between two teenagers who would become the future of the rivalry between the two giant Spanish clubs, Real Madrid and Real Madrid and < a href="URL_PLACEHOLDER">Barcelona.

The match entitled "One Skin" was held to highlight the fight against racism after a series of insults towards Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. However, it was the actions of two teenagers Lamine Yamal from Spain and Endrick from Brazil who stole the attention with their dazzling performances in the match. Vinícius' action was relatively invisible in that match.

Yamal impressed throughout the game, humiliating the Brazilian defenders. He even received applause that rarely happens to a Barcelona player at Santiago Bernabeu, the home of eternal rival Real Madrid, when he was substituted towards the end of the match.

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Although he didn't score a goal, the 16-year-old teenager played a big part in the creation of Spain's three goals. First, his action in the penalty area forced Brazilian defender João Gomes to foul him, resulting in a penalty kick. The penalty was successfully executed perfectly by Rodri.

Yamal and Endrick are players who have the opportunity to become stars at the 2026 World Cup.

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The reaction of Spanish attacker Lamine Yamal during a friendly match between Spain and Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday (27/3/2024) early morning Western Indonesia Time.

Then, he also provided a pass to Dani Olmo to score the second goal and delivered a precise pass to Dani Carvajal, forcing Lucas Beraldo to commit a foul in the penalty box. The penalty was converted by Rodri to score his second goal.

Not wanting to be outdone by Yamal's stunning moves, Brazilian striker Endrick also made the Spanish defense line scatter. The 17-year-old player, who is confirmed to join Real Madrid next season, scored the equalizer goal when Brazil was trailing 1-2. The other two goals for Brazil were scored by Rodrygo and Lucas Paqueta's penalty.

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The supporters present at Santiago Bernabeu actually wanted Endrick to take the penalty, but he instead gave the ball to Paqueta. As a result, when Paqueta executed the penalty, he was booed.

Endrick's goal against Spain was the second goal for the "Samba" team after he scored in his debut match against England, three days earlier. The goal against England was the decisive factor in the Samba team's victory at Wembley Stadium, London.

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The celebratory moment of Brazilian striker, Endrick, happened during a friendly match between Spain and Brazil at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday (27/3/2024) early in the morning local time.

"Yamal and Endrick are players who have the opportunity to become stars in the 2026 World Cup," said Brazilian Coach Dorival Júnior. "Both of them play at a very high level."

Yamal's talent has led to him being called the successor to Lionel Messi, the legendary Barca player who has left the club. Barca believes they have found a worthy successor to the throne. That is why they hurry to secure Yamal with a fantastic contract, extending it until 2026.

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The new deal signed by Yamal also includes a release clause of 1 billion euros, a fantastic figure. Yamal deserves to be called Messi's successor because his game is similar to the Argentine legend, especially his ability to create opportunities in the final third of the field.

Barcelona coach Xavi, who is also a product of La Masia academy, has no hesitation in comparing him to Messi. "He is a similar player because he has the talent to play in the final third of the field, which is difficult to find," said Xavi when asked if the two players could be compared.

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The attacking move by Brazilian player, Endrick, in a friendly match between Spain and Brazil at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday (27/3/2024) in the early hours of the morning (WIB).

This season, the player who was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, part of the Barcelona metro area, became the youngest starter in La Liga in the 21st century. He also became the youngest assist provider in the same timeframe. Yamal also just became the youngest La Liga scorer at the age of 16 years and 87 days, surpassing the record set by Malaga player, Fabrice Olinga, when he scored against Granada on October 8, 2023. He also became the youngest player and scorer for Spain when "La Roja" defeated Georgia, 7-1, in the 2024 Euro Cup qualifiers.

The player born on July 13th, 2007 made his Barcelona debut as the youngest at 15 years and 290 days old, when he played against Real Betis in La Liga on April 29th, 2023. He came in as a substitute for Gavi in the 83rd minute of the match, which ended in a 4-0 victory for Barca.

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On the contrary, Endrick's great talent playing for the Brazilian club, Palmeiras, immediately caught the attention of Real Madrid. In December 2022, Real Madrid announced that they had reached an agreement with Palmeiras that Endrick would join when he turns 18 years old, in July 2024 or before the next season competition. The purchase value of Endrick reached around 60 million euros plus 12 million euros in taxes.

Seeing his performance twice playing for Brazil, this value already looks cheap. ”Tem estrela!” said a Brazilian Football Federation executive, to The Athletic. It is a Brazilian expression that means, “He has a star.”

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Brazilian attacker, Endrick, attempted to escape from the siege of Spanish players during a friendly match between Spain and Brazil at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday (27/3/2024) early morning WIB.

The euphoria of the emergence of the two teenage players has hit Spain. The meetings between the two on the field will become more frequent through el clasico matches. If el clasico was previously characterized by the Messi vs Ronaldo competition, the spotlight will change to Yamal vs Endrick starting next season. (AFP)