Moroccan star Brahim Diaz stars as Real Madrid overcome Inter Milan in Uefa Champions League

Morocco international Brahim Diaz delivered an impressive performance as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, playing a key role in the Spanish giants’ attacking display.

The Atlas Lions midfielder provided an assist for Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal and remained a constant threat before being substituted late in the match.

Diaz’s performance will come as encouraging news for Moroccan and African football supporters, with the midfielder once again demonstrating his quality on one of European football’s biggest stages.

Diaz helps Mbappe open scoring

Real Madrid took the lead in the 14th minute through Mbappe following an Inter defensive error.

Yann Bisseck lost possession, allowing Mbappe to recover the ball before playing it to Diaz. The Moroccan immediately returned the pass to his team-mate, who finished the move to put Madrid ahead.

Federico Valverde doubled the home side’s advantage nine minutes later, capitalising on another defensive mistake to make it 2-0.

Moroccan midfielder causes Inter problems

Diaz continued to trouble Inter’s defence throughout the first half.

He came close to creating another goal for Mbappe after releasing the French forward, but an Inter defender intervened at a crucial moment.

The Moroccan remained influential after the break and produced a brilliant piece of skill in the 58th minute to beat his marker before delivering the ball towards Jude Bellingham, who was unable to convert.

Eight minutes later, Diaz again created an opportunity for Mbappe, but Inter goalkeeper Josep Martinez denied the forward with his leg.

Diaz comes close to scoring

The 27-year-old nearly added his own name to the scoresheet in the 69th minute.

Bellingham found Diaz inside the penalty area, where the Moroccan created space with clever movement before sending a left-footed effort narrowly wide.

Inter reduced the deficit in the 77th minute, setting up a tense finish for Real Madrid.

Diaz was substituted two minutes later after another influential display.

One of Madrid’s highest-rated players

Diaz finished the match with a rating of 8.2, according to the rating cited in the original report, placing him among Real Madrid’s highest-rated performers.

Real Madrid successfully protected their advantage until the final whistle to secure a 2-1 victory.

For Diaz, the performance underlined his growing importance at Real Madrid and provided another reminder of the talent Morocco possess in their ranks as the Atlas Lions continue to boast some of Africa’s leading players in European football.