Endrick was right to leave Real Madrid.

Endrick beamed after scoring his first goal for Lyon.

Shortly after arriving at Lyon, Endrick captured everyone's attention. His debut in the French Cup against Lille was clear evidence of the young Brazilian's influence: his first shot hit the post, and his next attempt rattled the opposing defense.

Notably, Endrick's first goal for Lyon helped the team win 2-1 against Lille, securing their place in the next round. According to AS , his Lyon teammates were impressed with the 19-year-old striker's fighting spirit, determination, and desire to prove himself in both training and matches.

Endrick clearly felt the excitement. Speaking on the club's media channels, he praised coach Paulo Fonseca, who played a key role in his integration into the team.

Endrick said that Fonseca is not only a good strategist, but also creates a sense of closeness, helping him quickly understand the role and position he can fill in the team.

Endrick impressed at Lyon.

Endrick's influence is also evident in the stands. The match against Brest on January 18th at the Groupama Stadium is predicted to be packed with spectators. Lyon sold nearly 50,000 tickets in a short time, whereas previously, the average attendance rarely exceeded 43,000.

The wave of admiration for Endrick is spreading, leading to a significant increase in website traffic, requests for media coverage from international outlets, and interview invitations for the young player.

Just one match was enough to confirm that Endrick's decision to leave in search of playing opportunities was a sensible move. For the striker personally, he has two clear goals at Lyon: to return to Real Madrid in the summer with a more secure position, and to impress enough to compete for a place in the 2026 World Cup squad with the Brazilian national team.

Getting regular playing time, or even a starting spot, is something Endrick is unlikely to achieve at Bernabeu at the moment.

With Lyon facing significant financial difficulties and a depleted attacking line, Endrick was expected to be a cornerstone in helping the team overcome this challenging period. And given what's happening, the "gamble" on Endrick could very well become one of the most memorable signings of the season.

All goals from the Real Madrid - Man City match: In the early hours of December 11th, Man City came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the 6th round of the 2025/26 Champions League classification.