Brahim Diaz embraced the opportunity to demonstrate his depth and brilliance, stepping into the shoes of Real Madrid’s big man, Jude Bellingham. The match against Braga on Wednesday night demonstrated that there is life without Los Blancos’ main player this season.
Jude Bellingham, consistently overshadowing Brahim Diaz with his stellar performances, was rested for the match, providing the Spaniard the chance he had been patiently waiting for. Diaz not only lived up to the occasion but left an indelible mark on the game, contributing significantly to Real Madrid’s commanding 3-0 triumph.
The visitors initially had an opportunity to take the lead when Lucas Vazquez fouled Cristian Borja in the box, resulting in a penalty. However, reserve goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made a crucial save to deny Braga the early advantage.
Undeterred by an earlier disallowed goal, Brahim Diaz demonstrated composure and skill to open the scoring for Real Madrid. Capitalizing on Rodrygo’s cutback, the attacking midfielder ghosted into the box, securing a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Diaz had another chance to find the net but was thwarted by an exceptional save from Matheus. However, Vinicius made no mistake, converting a smooth counter-attack to extend Real Madrid’s lead to 2-0 after 58 minutes. The third goal came shortly after, with Rodrygo gracefully chipping the ball over Matheus, sealing a comfortable victory for Los Blancos.
Brahim Diaz’s standout performance underscores the squad’s depth and resilience, proving that even in the absence of key players like Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid has the talent and capability to secure convincing wins on the pitch.
Oluwamayowa Fakande
November 9, 2023 at 8:55 am
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