Real Madrid will once again be without a player due to injury. Brahim Diaz, who has been troubled by a shoulder injury, is heading for the operating table.
While Brahim Diaz has been successful in his return to Real Madrid so far, a nasty injury could jeopardize his momentum. The attacking midfielder is currently hampered by a shoulder issue.
Real Madrid has a decision to make regarding Brahim Diaz
After three seasons on loan with AC Milan, Brahim Diaz returned to Real Madrid this summer. Initially sparingly used by Carlo Ancelotti at the start of the season, the former number 10 for the Rossoneri gradually earned his place within the Madrid team.
Brahim Diaz, often used as a luxury substitute, boasts impressive statistics with 9 decisive contributions in 824 minutes of play. In total, the 23-year-old has 6 assists and three decisive passes this season. Despite his influence on the field, everything is not ideal for the Moroccan-born player.
Scoring once again against Atletico Madrid yesterday in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, Brahim Diaz reportedly played the match with a shoulder injury. According to El Chiringuito, this physical problem has been bothering him since September. The media explains that to get rid of it, Diaz will have to undergo surgery, but that will keep him off the field for several weeks.
For now, the player rejects this option and prefers to endure the pain while remaining competitive to help Real Madrid. However, how long can he endure? The question remains unanswered. Meanwhile, his club is heading towards a promising final.
Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the final
By securing victory against Osasuna on Thursday (2-0), Barcelona qualified for the final of the Spanish Super Cup, where they will face Real Madrid, the winner over Atletico on Wednesday (5-3, a.e.t).
The magic of yesteryear manifested itself. In the sixtieth minute, Ilkay Gündogan provided an assist to Robert Lewandowski, scoring a goal reminiscent of their often observed partnership at Borussia Dortmund between 2011 and 2014. This crucial goal allowed the Catalans to breathe, as they struggled against Osasuna’s defense for much of this Spanish Super Cup semi-final.
Unfortunate finalists in the last Copa del Rey (2-1 defeat against Real Madrid), Jagoba Arrasate’s players failed to overturn Barcelona despite prolonged domination but poor finishing. Attempts by Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s Croatian scorer, were in vain, and young Lamine Yamal (16 years old), thanks to an excellent service from Joao Felix, turned off the lights in added time (90+3).
Barcelona in turmoil ahead of the final against Real Madrid
On Sunday evening in the final, Xavi’s team will once again face Real Madrid, who eliminated Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in extra time (5-3) in a spectacular match. Lagging behind Girona and Real Madrid in the La Liga standings, Barcelona currently occupies third place with a 7-point deficit. Despite this, the team remains in contention to defend its title, although beating the undefeated Merengues in twenty matches will likely require extra effort.
Meanwhile, Xavi‘s men are closing in on another title after securing a victory on Thursday night against Osasuna (2-0) in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. In the final, the Culers will face Carlo Ancelotti’s team in a Clasico that already promises intensity. However, before this clash against the Madrid giant, the Catalan club must deal with a new controversy regarding refereeing.
Shortly after the match, David Garcia, Osasuna‘s defender, broke the silence and expressed his frustration about an alleged foul by Andreas Christensen at the beginning of the action, which ultimately led to Robert Lewandowski’s goal, opening the scoring in this match (59th). “You all saw it. The number of fouls called in the first half were all in favor of Barcelona. It’s very obvious, a very clear foul for me,” he protested.
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