Brahim: from Anoeta to nothing …

May 12, 2019. A happy and smiling Real Sociedad welcomes Real Madrid on the penultimate round of the League. Brahim Díaz's name echoed through the speakers of the Anoeta stadium. It was his fourth start since he had arrived in the winter market to the white ranks from Manchester City. Five minutes into the game, the young Malaga striker started a spectacular slalom: he won the game for control of the ball over Rubén Pardo, and then left the same player twice and Diego Llorente, the first with a touch of speed. and the second with a cutout that left him sitting. Defined before Rulli below the legs. It was his first goal with the Real Madrid shirt. His great performance helped him to start again in the last game of the season at the Santiago Bernabéu. The young man from Malaga made clear his desire to succeed in white: “Next year I want to continue yes or yes,

The new season came and Brahim has barely enjoyed minutes, just 170 spread over seven games: three in the League (23 minutes), three in the Cup (130, with two goals against the Unionistas de Salamanca) and one in the Champions League (17). The elimination copera before, precisely the Real Sociedad, slowed its progression. The footballer was convinced that the Cup was going to serve as an opportunity to shine and also earn minutes in other competitions. Brahim's predictions were partially fulfilled, since 76% of the minutes he has played have been in the Cup (130 ’of 170 total). Despite this, he also had to earn the title: in the first two games (Unionistas and Zaragoza) he was a substitute. His good performances earned him his presence in the eleven against Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu, where he distributed an assist, but the team was eliminated.

This Sunday, Madrid returns to San Sebastián and Brahim is in the call. The rules of the five changes may favor him at any given time, but Asensio's return after 11 months of injury complicates the picture. Zidane trusts him, he has already told him on several occasions, but due to his age, leaving on loan the next campaign would be beneficial to achieve a place on the list to attend the Tokyo Olympics, delayed until the summer of 2021 It can be really good for you. Brahim started as one of the stars of the new U21 team which started its cycle last September, but due to its lack of minutes and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, everything has been postponed. Even lThe Moroccan team wanted to have their services due to their non-calls with La Rojita And so he has been required, but he is clear: he wants to play with the Spanish team. As much or more with Real Madrid …