Ibrahim Diaz, a Rising Star

Moroccan international Ibrahim Diaz received high praise from Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti following his standout performance against Liverpool, despite the Merengues’ 2-0 defeat at Anfield in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage.

In the post-match press conference, Ancelotti commented:

« Ibrahim had a good game and contributed significantly to the team’s effort. As for Arda Güler, he was solid defensively, but he needs to improve his accuracy. He has great potential, but his lack of experience is a challenge. »

Diaz, who started the game, came close to scoring against goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher but missed the decisive touch, as did his attacking teammates. Nevertheless, he earned a 6.9 rating on « Sofascore », making him the fourth-best performer for Real Madrid. Stats reveal he had 47 touches, completed 32 passes with 81% accuracy, delivered one shot on target, and saw three other attempts blocked by Liverpool’s defense.

On the international stage, Diaz continues to shine for Morocco. During the latest international break, he netted five goals, including a brace against Gabon and a hat-trick versus Lesotho in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. In 8 matches for the Atlas Lions, he has already scored 7 goals.

For Real Madrid this season, Diaz has appeared in 9 matches, scoring once and providing two assists. With a contract tying him to the club until 2027, he is proving to be a valuable asset for both club and country.