CAN 2025: Brahim Diaz returns to Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa reacts

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·23 gennaio 2026

CAN 2025: Brahim Diaz returns to Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa reacts

Brahim Diaz

In a press conference, Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about Brahim Diaz's return from the 2025 AFCON.

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With Morocco, Brahim Diaz finished as the top scorer of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Real Madrid midfielder endured a heartbreaking end to the tournament. After missing a decisive panenka in the final against Senegal, he has faced criticism from all corners of the globe. Now back in Madrid, Diaz is determined to bounce back. Alvaro Arbeloa is eagerly awaiting his return.

❌ 🇲🇦 The moment Morocco’s Brahim Díaz misses the crucial AFCON 2025 final penalty with a panenka against Senegal’s Mendy and breaks down in tears! 🤦‍♂️ Is THIS the WORST penalty in football HISTORY? #AFCON2025||#AFCON
– domenica 18 gennaio 2026

"I am very happy to have him with us. He has already shown his quality here, and he proved it again at the Africa Cup of Nations. He can bring a lot to the team, he displays great maturity and an excellent attitude. He’s ready to help, and I’m delighted about that," Arbeloa said at the press conference.