Brahim Diaz’s remarkable performance led Real Madrid to a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Rodrygo opened the scoring early in the match, showcasing his skill with a bending effort. However, Atletico leveled through Julian Alvarez's stunning strike. Despite a missed chance from Rodrigo De Paul, Diaz secured the win with a skillful goal before the second leg. The match highlighted individual brilliance on both sides, and Diaz made a significant impact stepping in for the suspended Jude Bellingham, continuing Real Madrid's strong attacking legacy.
Brahim Diaz scored a brilliant winner to give Real Madrid a slender advantage over city rivals Atletico Madrid after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Rodrygo put the hosts ahead inside four minutes at the Bernabeu when he sprinted past Javi Galan, chopping inside before bending a wonderful effort past Jan Oblak.
The in-form Atletico striker skipped beyond Eduardo Camavinga's challenge on the right before whipping a spectacular curling strike around Thibaut Courtois and in off the post.
But the Moroccan midfielder showed his quality against Atletico, becoming the fifth Real player to score in three different competitions against Simeone's side in the 21st century.
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