The Moroccan star proved his versatility against Girona, thriving in both playmaking and wing roles. especially when he shifted to the left flank while still drifting inside, carrying out his manager’s instructions to “take risks and not simply avoid mistakes”. His movement and vision helped create Valverde’s goal.
Díaz marked his 100th La Liga appearance for Real Madrid by delivering his seventh assist of the campaign—and 14th in the competition overall—for Valverde’s goal. His assist count would have been higher had Mbappé finished a perfectly weighted through ball, but the forward blasted the one-on-one chance over the bar.
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