Real Madrid had a good 45 minutes against Real Valladolid, emerging victorious in the first half with a 0-1 lead. Despite being tremendously superior on the field, the advantage is minimal so far. All thanks to a great goal by Mbappé, who made a play with his teammate Bellingham.
Real Madrid did this without a player on the field who is of great interest to Real Valladolid: Endrick. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, before the match began, high-ranking officials from the blanquivioleta club inquired about his availability with the white team, even asking: "Is he available for loan?".
Endrick is a forward who has been of interest in Valladolid in recent months. Ronaldo considers him a '9' capable of changing teams and providing what the blanquivioletas need to climb up. He is highly regarded, but Real Madrid's reply has been clear: "He is not leaving, he is staying". This is the decision that has been made from now until the end of the current campaign, concluding any possible departure.
No to Real Valladolid: Endrick Stays at Real Madrid
Despite not having enjoyed the minutes he expected, Endrick has always performed when he has played. He was key in the cup victory against Celta and has accumulated 4 goals and 1 assist in 315 minutes of play. This means he contributes to scoring every 79 minutes. It is no small feat and has sparked the interest of a Valladolid that has tried to lure him by promising a starting position and many minutes.
However, at Real Madrid they have always been clear that they don't want to weaken the team in this winter market. If there are changes, it will be because other players arrive. Endrick's situation could change for the next campaign if Ancelotti doesn't continue. If the Italian were to stay, a loan move is not ruled out.
In Valladolid, neither Ronaldo nor Florentino
In the match between Valladolid and Real Madrid, neither of the two presidents were present in the José Zorrilla box. The known absence of Ronaldo was joined by that of Florentino Pérez, who ruled out the possibility of traveling by private vehicle.
In Valladolid, Real Madrid was represented by one of its vice presidents, Eduardo Fernández de Blas, who acted as spokesperson. There was also no directors' lunch beforehand, as both clubs' top leaders were absent.
The situation of Ronaldo Nazario in Valladolid is not easy, and a possibility gaining strength is selling the club in the coming months.