Author: La Redaction
With 50 appearances across all competitions this season, Brahim Díaz has been one of Carlo Ancelotti’s most used players. However, the Moroccan international’s record reveals a mixed reality: 6 goals, 7 assists… but very few starts. The Real Madrid attacking midfielder has mostly been used as a substitute, a role that no longer seems to suit him. As Real Madrid prepares for a new era with a managerial change, Díaz is seeking assurances about his place in the squad. But with increasingly fierce competition – notably from Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr, and Arda Güler – his playing time doesn’t…
Morocco continues its perfect run at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. On Monday in Cairo, the Atlas Lions secured their spot in the semi-finals by narrowly defeating Sierra Leone 1-0 after extra time, in a tightly contested quarter-final. It took until the extra period for Ilias Bouamassoudi to break the deadlock, in a match that remained locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes. Thanks to this victory, Mohamed Ouahbi’s players also secured their qualification for the U20 World Cup, set to take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19, 2025. At the post-match press conference, the Moroccan coach…
After their hard-fought extra-time victory over Sierra Leone (1-0), Morocco’s U20 national team now knows its opponent for the semi-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Cubs will face Egypt, who triumphed over Ghana in a penalty shootout. The Morocco vs Egypt clash, scheduled for Thursday, May 15 at 8:00 PM, promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament. Full of confidence after their historic qualification for the U20 World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi’s players will aim to secure a spot in the final of the AFCON. The other semi-final will see South Africa…
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Morocco’s U20 national team secured their spot in the semi-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Sierra Leone 1-0 in a hard-fought match. This valuable victory also granted Morocco its ticket to the U20 World Cup, marking the country’s first qualification in two decades. Facing a determined Sierra Leone team, the Atlas Cubs had to wait until extra time to make the breakthrough. It was Ilias Bouamassoudi who lifted the spirits of his teammates, scoring the only goal of the match, securing a historically significant qualification: a return to the continental semi-finals…
Real Betis secured a historic qualification for the Conference League final after a draw snatched in extra time against Fiorentina (2-2 a.e.t.) on Thursday night. Coming on in the 58th minute, Abde Ezzalzouli once again confirmed his status as a super-sub. The Moroccan appeared at the right moment, in extra time, to score the decisive goal (97th minute), well assisted by Antony, who had already scored in the first half. This goal allowed Betis to secure their ticket to the first European final in their history, after a 2-1 win in the first leg in Florence. Ezzalzouli’s inspiration, combined with…
Manchester United secured their spot in the Europa League final by winning 4-1 at Old Trafford against Athletic Bilbao, thus confirming their victory from the first leg (3-0). Starting on the right flank, Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui was included in the starting lineup by Ruben Amorim before being substituted in the 62nd minute, while his team was still trailing. Struggling against a proactive Basque side, the Red Devils had to wait until the 72nd minute to turn the tide, thanks to the decisive introduction of several substitutes, starting with Mount, who scored twice (72nd and 90+1), and Diallo, who was…
In a European evening filled with tension and emotion, Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Champions League final by defeating Arsenal 2-1, thus confirming a controlled qualification (3-1 on aggregate over the two matches). At the heart of this resounding success was one man: Achraf Hakimi. Named MVP of the match, the Moroccan full-back delivered an exceptional performance that lived up to the high stakes. Tireless in his flank, precise in his choices, and crucial offensively, he was the true engine of the Parisian collective. It was he who provided Parc des Princes with one of the most powerful…
Decisive in both penalty areas and scoring at a crucial moment, Achraf Hakimi was one of the key architects of Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final. Against Arsenal, the Moroccan full-back delivered a masterful performance, capped off by a superb goal in the 72nd minute that sealed PSG’s victory (2-1, 3-1 on aggregate). It was a clear-cut action: an incursion into the box, a perfectly executed one-two with Dembélé, and a low shot from just outside the six-yard box to beat Raya. Unstoppable in his forward runs and precise in his defensive recoveries, Hakimi simply lit up the…
At just 17 years old, Chouaib Bellaarouch has etched his name into the history books of African football. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the young Moroccan goalkeeper was crowned Best Goalkeeper of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations—an award that speaks volumes about his outstanding performances throughout the tournament. The undisputed hero of the final against Mali, Bellaarouch once again rose to the occasion by saving two crucial penalties, securing the title for the Atlas Cubs. Trained at the Mohammed VI Academy, the Atlas Cubs’ last line of defense consistently impressed with his composure, positioning, and reading of the game.…
The Moroccan U17 national team has conquered the summit of African football by winning the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, following a thrilling final against Mali. In front of a jubilant home crowd, the Atlas Cubs kept their composure to triumph in the penalty shootout (4–2), successfully defending the trophy on home soil. Facing a determined Malian side—two-time champions (2015, 2017) and previously eliminated by Morocco in the semifinals of the last U23 AFCON—the young Lions showed their intent from the very first minutes. Energetic and ambitious, they tested goalkeeper Sinaba on multiple occasions. Mali thought they had opened the…