Brahim Diaz opens up on painful penalty miss
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Brahim DiazAt PSG, Luis Enrique and Achraf Hakimi’s teammates were glued to their screens yesterday to watch the CAN 2025 final. Speaking to the media on Monday, the coach shared his thoughts on
Morocco talisman Brahim Diaz missed a 114th-minute penalty against Senegal in the AFCON final after inexplicably trying a Panenka chip, which was easily saved by opposition goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The Real Madrid ace blew the chance to win the trophy for his country after the Senegal squad had stormed off in protest against the initial award of the penalty.
Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.
Real Madrid can look forward to getting what will look like a new signing when a reinvigorated Brahim Díaz returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.