EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.
Tuesday evening was marked by a masterful performance by Moroccan international Brahim Díaz with his club Real Madrid during a 2-1 Madrid Derby victory against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash.
Díaz scored the decisive goal to give his team a 2-1 victory before the return to Wanda Metropolitano for the second leg. A performance which did not escape the Spanish press, which placed his name at the top of its front pages paying tribute to a player who has become one of the major players for Real in this European campaign.
The daily “Marca”, loyal to Real Madrid, titled its edition of the day “The difference is Brahim”, highlighting his decisive influence. The Moroccan's goal helped maintain hope of a victorious European journey while highlighting his incredible progress since his arrival at the club. A clear message from the newspaper: Brahim Díaz is now an essential element in the attack on the Royal club.
For its part, “AS” did not fail to celebrate its hero with a similar title, “The burden of difference is Brahim”. Accompanied by a striking image of the player celebrating at the Santiago Bernabéu, this title highlights the player's emotional connection with Madrid supporters. Through this headline, AS recalls the importance of Díaz in the decisive moments and the impact he had on this crucial match, consolidating his place as an offensive leader in the team.
With his well-timed goal and his undeniable presence on the pitch, Brahim Díaz made that March night a turning point for Real Madrid.
Both newspapers, Marca and AS, paid tribute to his performance which could well be the key to taking the club to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. For the Madrid media, there is no doubt: Brahim Díaz lit up the night in Madrid and he is now a pillar of Real Madrid.
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