Jose Mourinho, the head coach of Real Madrid, praised the exceptional attacking capabilities of Moroccan international Ibrahim Diaz, following his effective contribution to the thrilling victory his team achieved over AEK Athens in Greece with a 3-2 scoreline. The match between the two teams took place yesterday, Wednesday, as part of the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League competition.
According to press reports, Mourinho explained in his post-match statements that his decision to field Ibrahim Diaz was aimed at energizing the team’s left flank, benefiting from his high ability to operate effectively in the attacking depth. The Portuguese coach also pointed out that he relied on Alvaro Carreras, who possesses distinctive skills in surging forward on the wings, to create attacking balance.
Mourinho confirmed that Ibrahim Diaz excels at playing skillfully in the attacking center, a quality that led him to depend on him in the tactical changes made to strengthen the team’s offensive side. In the same context, Mourinho praised the good performance of Brazilian player Vinicius Junior during the match, emphasizing the importance of all players contributing to the victory.
This praise from Mourinho for Ibrahim Diaz comes after the hard-fought win Real Madrid secured, which was only achieved thanks to a last-minute goal scored by Uruguayan Federico Valverde in the 92nd minute. With this victory, Real Madrid continued its series of consecutive wins in the European tournament, achieving its fourth win, moving one step closer to finishing the group stage among the top eight spots that directly qualify for the Champions League round of 16.
