Earlier in the week, Simeone was questioned at her pre-match press conference on the composition of Real Madrid without Jude Bellingham, suspended. He gave his opinion and clearly indicated that he did not think that Brahim would be taken into account by Ancelotti.
“Real Madrid will seek to compensate for this position, I imagine with Camavong and Luka Modric. There is also the possibility of Brahim, but I don't think so. Obviously, there is a scheme that is repeated ”.
In the end, Brahim was selected and he scored the decisive goal that allowed the Real Madrid to take the advantage for next week's return match at the Metropolitano. During his celebration, he faced Simeone with fury, clearly showing that he remembered the words spoken earlier in the week, the exchange having been captured by Movistar+ cameras (via sport).
“Speak now!” Speak now! Speak now! You spoke yesterday! Speak now! »»
Brahim Diaz responds to the field
Simeone was asked about the exchange after the match, although he refused to reveal anything, declaring that he “Did not see anything”, According to Diario as. There is always a lot of animosity when Real Madrid and AtlĂ©tico compete, and Brahim will have the feeling of having had the last word this time. However, the work is only half done for whites, which must avoid defeat in Metropolitano next Wednesday if they want to reserve their place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where they will face Arsenal or the PSV Eindhoven.
For the return match, it will be interesting to see if Brahim keeps his place, or if Jude Bellingham returns directly to the composition after his suspension.
