Endrick's first career hat-trick for Lyon after a loan from Real Madrid makes him an attractive betting pick — bettors might back him as an anytime scorer or back Lyon in a high-scoring market. His four goals and an assist in three games suggest short-term form likely to shorten odds for Lyon wins and over 2.5 goals in upcoming fixtures.
Endrick's Hat-trick Powers Lyon to 5-2 Victory
Endrick scored the first hat-trick of his career as Lyon secured a 5-2 league win, a result that underlines the immediate impact of his loan move from Real Madrid. The 19-year-old has hit four goals and provided one assist in just three appearances since joining the French side.
Loan Move Proving Wise
Choosing to leave Real Madrid on loan mid-season after limited playing time, Endrick has quickly justified the switch. He made 22 LaLiga appearances in his first season at Madrid after moving there from Palmeiras in July 2024 but had only featured three times this term for Los Blancos before the loan.
Player Reaction
“That was the first hat-trick of my life, I'm very happy, truly,” Endrick said after the game. “It was an incredible match. I'll keep the ball from that game at home. It's an incredible day in my life.” On critics who questioned his decision to leave Madrid and move to Lyon six months before the World Cup, he added: “I think it's been really great playing in this league. It's strong and physical, with a lot of aggression. I like that. It wasn't a mistake [coming to Lyon].”
Support, Coaching and Adaptation
Endrick credited guidance from Carlo Ancelotti before finalizing the move and praised the club environment. “Lyon is a great place, I'm very lucky and I feel really good here,” he said. He stressed the understanding with teammates, fans and staff and insisted the hat-trick helps him feel he belongs: “This is just the beginning. We're going to keep working even harder and we're already focused on the next match.”
Season Context and Momentum
Sunday's win was Lyon's eighth straight triumph in all competitions. The club sit fourth in Ligue 1, nine points adrift of the league leaders, but Endrick's hot form gives Lyon added firepower as they chase ground in the title race.
Betting Implications
Endrick’s sudden scoring spree should influence short-term markets. Punters may consider: - Anytime scorer bets on Endrick in upcoming matches given his current form. - Lyon to win and over 2.5 goals markets, as recent results suggest high-scoring outcomes. - Short-term player props (first goal scorer, multi-goal scorer) for Endrick, though bettors should weigh the small sample size and possible defensive adjustments by opponents.
Overall, Endrick’s move looks to have immediate sporting and betting ramifications as he rides a purple patch that could alter odds in Ligue 1 markets.
Endrick feels vindicated to have moved to Lyon after scoring the first hat-trick of his career in the club's 5-2 league win at Metz.
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