Brought on in the 84th minute during Real Madrid’s win at Valencia (3-0), Brahim Díaz makes it an 11th consecutive game without a start in all competitions. A Morocco international forward with 34 caps and 15 goals, he is seeing his playing time shrink.
The Valencia outing is no isolated case. A substitute at kick-off in Real Madrid’s 3-0 win at Valencia, Brahim Díaz only came on in the 84th minute, reports Afrik-Foot. Another late appearance for the Moroccan forward, who makes it an 11th consecutive game without a start in all competitions, according to the same outlet.
At Madrid, the competition on the right wing has changed face. The Moroccan is now blocked there by attacking midfielder Arda Güler, 21, and by Ivorian signing Yan Diomande, 19, according to Afrik-Foot.
On the right wing, the queue
The numbers show the scale of the slide: eleven straight matches without a place in the starting XI, in all competitions, according to Afrik-Foot. For a player with 34 caps and 15 goals for Morocco, the situation raises eyebrows well beyond Spain’s borders.
The Moroccan webosphere openly criticises his apparent apathy and reduced playing time, according to the same outlet. The Valencia outing, where he played only the closing minutes, sums up the substitute role his club currently has in store for him.
An insider calls for some pride
The debate took on another dimension with comments from Youssef, presented by Afrik-Foot as an insider close to the FRMF. “Maybe it’s time to have a bit of pride and leave this club,” he said, according to the outlet.
Nothing suggests for now that Brahim Díaz is considering a departure, nor that Real Madrid want to let him go. The statement adds to the criticism from the Moroccan webosphere and reflects the impatience surrounding the player.
The Atlas Lions lying in wait
The issue goes beyond Madrid. Morocco have 16 nominations for the CAF Awards 2026, including Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz, a subject already covered by FootAfrica. Continental recognition does not, however, settle the question of his playing time at club level.
Brahim Díaz’s playing time will be one to watch in Real Madrid’s upcoming matches.