Despite Real Madrid’s recent loss to AC Milan, midfielder Brahim Diaz deserves praise for his performance. Real began their U.S. tour with a 0-1 defeat at Soldier Field, with Samuel Chukwueze scoring the only goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s numerous experiments led to an uncoordinated display from the Champions League winners. Newcomer Endrick Felipe struggled offensively, managing no shots and only 13 touches in 45 minutes.
Contrarily, Diaz excelled on the left flank, completing 32 of 34 passes, including three key passes and four long balls. He also succeeded in three out of five dribbles and won seven of 13 aerial duels, earning a 7.5 rating from Sofascore. Ancelotti’s successful test of Diaz in a new role bodes well for their upcoming clash with Barcelona at MetLife Stadium this weekend.
