Real Madrid is approaching crucial dates in the competition schedule, as they await two pivotal matches in the Champions League and La Liga.
One of the most anticipated matches after the international break is the El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabéu, where the Whites are set to host one of the key encounters in La Liga. The competition is fierce between the two teams, with only one point separating them in the standings.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, to secure victory in this decisive match for the future of the 2024/25 league, coach Carlo Ancelotti needs to integrate his team’s ranks effectively.
Among the players he relies on, Brahim Diaz is considered one of the prominent names, especially given the team’s recent unstable performance.
Expectations indicate that the Moroccan player’s injury is nearing its end, as his return date coincides with the El Clasico match.
Brahim Diaz suffered an injury during the match against Real Sociedad and left the field before halftime due to an issue with his abductor muscle, which was expected to sideline him for three months.
Although Real Madrid has not officially announced the length of his recovery, the player has returned faster than anticipated, much to the manager’s delight.
Brahim Diaz excels in a substitute role, which he preferred last season, achieving great results. Despite his comfort coming off the bench, he also shone when starting, exemplified by his goal at the Red Bull Arena in the Champions League Round of 16 an achievement that is not common.
Overall, Brahim Diaz’s timely return for El Clasico is excellent news, as Ancelotti will have a player with dribbling talent and quick movement in his ranks qualities that could make a significant difference in the match, especially if Real Madrid needs to increase the tempo against Hansi Flick’s side at the Santiago Bernabéu.