Endrick's Potential Return for Real Madrid in Champions League

Real Madrid are ready to open the door for Endrick’s official comeback – even if it is only a crack.

The Brazilian forward, sidelined since picking up an injury in Budapest, has been named in contention for Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Inter Milan, scheduled for 4 p.m. on the 8th. After weeks of rehabilitation, he finally rejoined full training with the squad on Monday.

The coaching staff are not hiding the caution around him.

“He may be ready to play 5 minutes, 10 at most. He trained with the team for the first time yesterday and hasn't played since Budapest. He isn't fit for more (minutes),” the Real Madrid coach said, underlining that any appearance would be tightly managed.

The message is clear: this is about a taste of competition, not a full return to centre stage.

The coach did allow himself a flash of irony when asked how Endrick might fit into a star‑studded attack.

“He will play in attack. I guarantee he won't play at left-back or center-back. (He can play) on the right or the left, (as a) 9 or 10,” he joked, hinting at the youngster’s versatility across the front line.

That front line is already crowded. In recent matches, Real Madrid have started Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, Vini Jr, and Mbappé together, a quartet that offers goals, creativity, and movement in every channel.

Finding room for Endrick in that mix, even for 10 minutes, would mark a symbolic step. The Champions League stage, the Bernabéu lights, Inter Milan on the other side – it is exactly the kind of setting where Real Madrid like to unveil the next piece of their future.