Real - Atlético: Brahim Díaz impresses the Spanish press!

The Spanish press hailed the exceptional performance of Brahim Díaz, Real Madrid's winger, during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16, held on Tuesday, March 4, against their historic rivals, Atlético Madrid.

The Merengue club triumphed (2-1) over the Rojiblancos at the "Santiago Bernabéu", thus taking an advantage ahead of the return leg.

The 25-year-old Moroccan international scored the winning goal in the 55th minute after a stunning move where he outmaneuvered several opposing defenders, igniting the enthusiasm of the Madrid supporters.

The Spanish press praises Brahim Díaz

The Spanish daily Marca headlined on its front page: "Brahim Díaz makes the difference... The genius gives Real Madrid the edge before the return leg of the derby of legendary goals."

In its match analysis, the newspaper emphasized that Díaz proved to be the best of the four Madrid attackers, noting that "the Lion of the Atlas" brilliantly took on the role usually occupied by Jude Bellingham.

Meanwhile, the newspaper AS displayed in bold on its magazine's front page: 'The difference was Ibrahim Díaz.'

The daily added that a 'flash of genius from the Moroccan player allowed Real Madrid to take a crucial advantage before the clash at the Metropolitano.' It also noted that Rodrygo and Julián Álvarez found the net, while highlighting that Atlético dominated the encounter until the entry of the Croatian maestro Luka Modrić.

Note that the return match between Real Madrid and Atlético will be played on March 12 at the "Civitas Metropolitano". The winner of this double confrontation will face the victor of the duel between Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven in the quarter-finals.

Mohamed Rek |

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