Movistar Cameras Capture Mbappé's Message to Díaz After Panenka Goal: "For You"

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé sent a message of support to his Moroccan international teammate Brahim Díaz during Real Madrid's match against Villarreal, where the French forward shone by scoring a brace.

Mbappé opened the scoring at the start of the second half, taking his La Liga tally to 20 goals, before extending his team's lead in the final minutes from the penalty spot with a Panenka-style finish.

The manner of the penalty kick brought to mind a recent experience of his teammate Díaz, who returned to Real Madrid this Saturday after a month with the Moroccan national team. Díaz had faced significant criticism after missing a penalty in the same style during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. That moment allowed the "Lions of Teranga" to take the match to extra time before ultimately winning the title.

During his goal celebration, Mbappé showed clear solidarity with Díaz. Movistar cameras captured the French star approaching the Moroccan player amidst his teammates' joy, saying: "For you, for you."

Díaz is currently experiencing a difficult period despite his excellent performance in the Africa Cup of Nations, where he was one of Morocco's key players and helped lead them to the final in Rabat. However, missing that penalty left a significant impact on him, especially after he witnessed, from the bench this Saturday, the warm reception given to Pape Gueye, the scorer of Senegal's winning goal, at the Estadio de la Cerámica.