Brahim Diaz: "It's a Dream to Continue Playing for Real Madrid"

Moroccan star Brahim Diaz reached his 150th appearance for Real Madrid during the match against Elche, where he started. This marks his third season with the Royal Club. The Moroccan international achieves this milestone having won 7 titles with "Los Blancos" and scored 22 goals since joining Real Madrid.

Following the match, Diaz expressed his delight at the achievement, stating: "It's an incredible number with the best club in the world. It's a dream to continue playing matches with Real Madrid. Today's game was important, and we had to keep collecting points and winning to make the fans happy."

The player also revealed the instructions he receives from his coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, explaining: "He asks me to participate as much as possible in the play, to help bring the ball out from the back, to turn with the ball, and contribute to possession between the lines... He wants me to be present everywhere and move freely. Things are going well, and I am happy, as well as reaching 150 matches."

Regarding the anticipated clash against Manchester City in the Champions League, Diaz said: "It won't be an easy match, but I am sure, as I always say, that it will be one of those Champions League nights we love so much. It will be a great night."

Across his 150 appearances for Real Madrid, Diaz has secured 103 victories. His appearances are distributed as follows: 97 matches in La Liga, 30 in the Champions League, 13 in the Copa del Rey, 5 in the Club World Cup, 4 in the Spanish Super Cup, and one match in the UEFA Super Cup.