Kylian Mbappé couldn’t find his stride. Vinícius Júnior wasn’t much of a threat. It was Brahim Díaz receiving the standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans on Tuesday.

Rabat - “Brahim Díaz, the lethal weapon of Morocco and Real Madrid, is making a strong impression,” the Confederation of African Football (CAF) boasts. Commenting on the Atlas Lion's brilliant performance for Real Madrid against Atletico in the first leg of the last 16 of the European Champions League on Tuesday,

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will have to focus their attention back on La Liga this weekend, but it will be difficult for the mind not to wander onto the second leg of their Champions League