Real Madrid will be glad Brahim Diaz's injury that forced him off against RB Leipzig did not keep him out, after putting in a match-winning display. With Jude Bellingham out of action for another week or two, Brahim has been expected to perform in his absence.
The former Milan player has been in inspired form since Carlo Ancelotti started using him more regularly, and alarm bells were ringing when he collapsed in the last 20 minutes in his leg.
It was feared that he had strained or torn his hamstring, but after trials, AS Diary they confirmed that Brahim it didn't damage the muscles, but just took a hit. He is likely to be available against Rayo Vallecano this weekend, although it is still unclear whether Carlo Ancelotti will risk him in a relatively low-key fixture.
Brahim was a breath of fresh air for the Real Madrid attacking this season, providing passes and dribbling whenever Vinicius Junior has been absent, or Ancelotti requires an option other than Rodrygo Goes. With Bellingham out, he has a shot at a string of games to produce, and impress Sapin manager Luis de la Fuente.
