From wartime escape to Real Madrid debut: the story of 19-year-old Ukrainian Ilia Voloshyn

Nineteen-year-old Ukrainian Ilia Voloshyn made his debut for Real Madrid's first team in a pre-season match against Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen. His path to the top was far from straightforward — he had to leave Ukraine due to the war before finding his way to Real Madrid's academy. The teenager's story is one of remarkable perseverance.

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