In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Brahim Diaz secured a victory for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid. The player, number 21, scored the decisive goal, making the score 2-1. Following his goal, he turned to Atletico coach Diego Simeone to deliver a message that quickly gained attention on social media.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid faced off in the Champions League round of 16. The first match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid, thanks to a remarkable goal from Brahim Diaz. After scoring, the Real Madrid forward addressed Diego Simeone with words that caused a stir. Specifically, the Moroccan player was heard saying to the Atletico coach, “Speak now, speak now!”
These words were seemingly a direct response to comments Simeone made in the pre-match press conference. Simeone had suggested that Brahim’s inclusion in Real Madrid’s starting lineup might disrupt the team’s equilibrium. He mentioned, “They will look to compensate, I imagine, with Camavinga in that position alongside Modric and Tchouaméni. There’s also the possibility of Brahim, but I don’t think so because obviously there’s a pattern that repeats, and they will possibly play this way.” Brahim, aware of Simeone’s pre-game analysis, used his goal to ‘dedicate’ a message to the opposing manager.
Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory in the first leg of the round of 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s team took an early lead with a fantastic individual effort from Rodrygo. Atletico responded, leveling the score around the half-hour mark with a great goal from Julián Álvarez. Early in the second half, Brahim scored the goal that would ultimately win the match for Real Madrid, setting the final score at 2-1. Real Madrid now carries a slight advantage into the second leg.