Real Madrid locked in battle with Barcelona over record-breaking Mexican prodigy

Real Madrid locked in battle with Barcelona over record-breaking Mexican prodigy Real Madrid have spent a fortune in the past few years trying to get their hands on some of the best and proven talents in the world. And unlike the Madrid of yesterday, the club have proven that they are capable of working with developing talents in the first team, as evidenced by the success of Arda Guler. Now, Real Madrid are on the prowl for the next potential Guler in the market and the club have set their sights on Gilberto Mora. Mora catches the spotlight Mora made quite the impression this week. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Gilberto Mora became an overnight star for the Mexican national team this week by scoring a stunning goal against Colombia in a 1-1 friendly draw at the Azteca Stadium. The 17-year-old lit up the occasion with a moment of individual brilliance, gliding into the box, jinking past two defenders and rifling a finish into the near post to leave the goalkeeper rooted. It was the kind of strike that explained exactly why so many consider him a future superstar. Mora became the youngest goalscorer in Mexican national team history at 17 years and 347 days, and the milestone arrived in the same window that Rafa Marquez entrusted him with the iconic number 10 jersey, another Mexican record for the teenager. Having already shone at the World Cup, the attacking midfielder is now firmly established as one of the most coveted young talents on the planet. Real Madrid ready to fight for Mora Can Real Madrid keep Barcelona at bay in Mora pursuit? (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Real Madrid are among the elite clubs tracking Mora, but they face a familiar foe in the race, with Barcelona equally keen on his signature, reports Diario AS . The Mexican is represented by agent Rafaela Pimenta, who enjoys a strong relationship with both Spanish giants, meaning that particular advantage could cancel itself out. There is also a clear commercial motive, with Real Madrid eager to strengthen their already significant presence in the lucrative Mexican market. Although Mora recently signed a new deal with Xolos de Tijuana, the renewal was a calculated move to smooth the path towards a big-money European transfer in the coming windows. For Real Madrid, Mora fits the profile of a high-ceiling prospect they can nurture into a first-team star, much as they have done with Guler. However, prising him away will be no easy task, with Barcelona and a host of other heavyweights determined to land one of the game’s brightest teenagers.