Kylian Mbappé couldn’t find his stride. Vinícius Júnior wasn’t much of a threat. It was Brahim Díaz receiving the standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans on Tuesday.
Rabat - “Brahim Díaz, the lethal weapon of Morocco and Real Madrid, is making a strong impression,” the Confederation of African Football (CAF) boasts. Commenting on the Atlas Lion's brilliant performance for Real Madrid against Atletico in the first leg of the last 16 of the European Champions League on Tuesday,
Ancelotti's key fitness call for the first leg centred on Swiss Army knife star Fede Valverde who missed out against Real Betis due to a muscle injury. The Uruguayan shook of any last minute concerns to captain Ancelotti's team to victory against Diego Simeone as he once again covered superbly at right-back for Los Blancos.