Real Madrid-bound wonderkid Endrick, 17, appears to punch an opponent in Brazilian league game - but escapes a card - after losing his temper during a tussle

Real Madrid's next top Brazilian talent, Endrick, was fortunate to avoid being sent off at the weekend after appearing to punch an opponent in an off-the-ball scuffle.

Endrick will move to Spain next summer once he turns 18 after previously agreeing to join Madrid, but is continuing his development at Brazilian side Palmeiras.

The 17-year-old recently made his senior international debut for Brazil, becoming the nation's fourth-ever youngest player after turning out against Colombia.

However, despite his youthful age, Endrick showed his unruly side after being involved in a tussle with an opponent in his team's weekend draw against Fortaleza.

The youngster lost his temper while being challenged by Thiago Galhardo during a midfield battle and lashed out after making a pass.

Endrick, clearly feeling aggrieved, turned and aimed a right-hand punch at his opposition number who was caught unawares as he was hit in the head.

The punch appears to catch Galhardo on the top of the chest with the Palmeiras player crumpling to the floor after contact had been made.

He rolled around on the floor while the referee blew his whistle, with many believing he was about to brandish a warranted card in the direction of Endrick.

However, the teenager wasn't punished for his unruly action despite Fortaleza players vehemently calling for the youngster to be disciplined.

No action was taken and play continued with Endrick eventually being substituted late in the match soon after Palmeiras had scored an equaliser.

His demonstration of defiance perhaps won't have been allowed to go unpunished in Spain where Endrick will be playing next season once he officially joins Real Madrid.

Madrid splashed out an incredible £51m on the then-16-year-old in December last year with the deal eventually expected to rise to over £60m in performance related add-ons.