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Chelsea future star names Real Madrid forward the ‘best in the world’
Real Madrid have transformed numerous Brazilian talents into stars, with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes standing out as prime examples of their development success.
Vinicius, in particular, has taken the world by storm with his incredible ascension in the Spanish capital.
In fact, his impressive exploits with Real Madrid last season have placed him as one of the Wfrontrunners for the Ballon d’Or this year, which will be awarded in October.
Praise from a Brazilian compatriot
Owing to his strides, it is no surprise that Vinicius is highly regarded in his home country Brazil.
Now, Estevao, one of the bright merging prospects from Brazilian football, has also come out to express his admiration for Vinicius.
“I’ve already met Vini. He was the one I was most nervous about meeting. He’s a reference point for what he’s doing at Real Madrid, for me he’s the best in the world,” said Estevao, as quoted by CNN Brasil.
As a winger who shares similarities with Vinicius, the admiration barely comes across as a surprise.
Esetvao has established himself as an incredibly talented young winger who is unbeatable in one-versus scenarios and possesses a highly creative passing range, drawing parallels with Vinicius.
The 17-year-old is poised to join Chelsea next year, which is indicative of his rapid growth in football.
While Vinicius’ status was expected to nosedive after Kylian Mbappe arrived in Madrid, praise from some of the best talents in football highlights the Brazilian star’s huge impact.
Moreover, the fact that Saudi Arabian sides were willing to make Vinicius the highest-paid player in the world is just another testament to his immense talents.
The Merengues have not enjoyed the best of starts to La Liga, yet Vinicius has consistently dished out promising performances, and it is only a matter of time before he begins delivering his usual output as he does every year.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
