Brazil did not have the hoped-for start against Morocco. Held back by determined Atlas Lions, the Seleção had to wait until the second half to regain more control, yet still failed to make a difference.
After the match, Carlo Ancelotti did not hide his concern regarding his team’s start. “I think we didn’t start very well, which worries me a bit. We lost a lot of duels and balls, but we improved in the second half of a difficult match, as Morocco is a good team,” said the Brazilian coach.
This statement also reflects the successful performance of Mohamed Ouahbi’s men, who managed to disrupt Brazil with their intensity, organization, and ability to project forward. Like against Belgium, Spain, or Portugal during the 2022 World Cup, Morocco has shown that it knows how to rise to the occasion in major matches.
While the Seleção finished the match stronger, they never fully managed to take control of the game. On the other hand, Morocco may regret some missed opportunities, but this result confirms one thing: the Atlas Lions remain a feared and respected team on the world stage.
