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Talavera winger sheds light on Real Madrid’s classy gesture ahead of Copa del Rey clash
Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey trip to Talavera is already producing moments that go far beyond tactics and team selection.
Long before the first whistle, the Spanish giants have shown a side that often goes unnoticed, one rooted in respect for the competition and its smaller participants.
Ahead of the fixture, Real Madrid made a thoughtful and symbolic gesture towards their upcoming opponents.
Rather than limiting the occasion to 90 minutes of football, the club reached out directly to the Talavera squad with a simple but meaningful request.
The intention was to allow the players to choose which Real Madrid shirt they would like after the match, turning the encounter into a memory that will last far longer than the result.
A telling gesture
This detail was revealed publicly by Talavera winger Gonzalo Di Renzo, who spoke openly about the moment and the impact it had inside the dressing room.
Explaining how the gesture came about, the 29-year-old did not hide his admiration for the way Real Madrid handled the situation.
“Real Madrid sent us a list to see which player’s kit each one of us wants. It’s a great gesture,” he told DSports.
The reaction was immediate. Within the Talavera camp, the excitement was clear. “The most chosen player? It’s between Mbappe, Bellingham and Courtois,” he added.
Not the first time
This act of class is not an isolated one. Real Madrid have a recent history of showing similar respect in Copa del Rey ties against lower-league opposition.
Back in 2024, Arandina also submitted a list detailing which shirts their players hoped to receive after facing Los Blancos.
That occasion produced its own interesting hierarchy of demand, as Bellingham was once again a popular choice, with three players selecting his shirt.
Toni Kroos and Rodrygo both attracted two requests each. However, it was Luka Modric who stood out above the rest, emerging as the most requested player of all.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
