Moroccan Players Shine in Club Friendlies and UEFA Competitions β Week of August 13
This week saw Moroccan players making significant contributions across various club friendlies and UEFA competitions. Yassine Ebnoutalib and Mohamed Elyounoussi were standout performers, each finding the back of the net for their respective clubs. Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi featured in the UEFA Super Cup, though Paris Saint Germain fell short against Aston Villa. The Moroccan national team maintains its strong position in the FIFA rankings, currently holding the sixth spot.
Top Performers
Yassine Ebnoutalib was on target for FSV Frankfurt in their friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite the team's 5-1 loss, Ebnoutalib's goal in the 23rd minute was a highlight for the Moroccan forward.
Mohamed Elyounoussi delivered a stellar performance for FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Europa Conference League. He scored twice in their commanding 5-1 victory over Debreceni VSC, with his first goal coming as early as the third minute, assisted by Robert, and his second in the 58th minute.
Ilias Chair made a crucial impact for QPR in their League Cup match against Millwall. Chair scored a late equaliser in the 120th minute, ensuring the match ended 1-1.
Results Abroad
Achraf Hakimi played for Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. Despite his presence, PSG were narrowly defeated 2-1.
Brahim DΓaz featured for Real Madrid in their 1-0 friendly win over Deportivo La Coruna, adding valuable minutes to his pre-season preparations.
Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh was involved in two matches this week. He played for Newcastle in their 3-1 friendly win over Everton and also featured in VfB Stuttgart's 3-1 victory against Everton earlier in the week.
W. Cheddira participated in Napoli's friendlies, including a 6-2 win over Aris Thessalonikis and a 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo, though he did not score in either match.
E. Ben Seghir was part of Bayer Leverkusen's squad in their 2-1 friendly win over Sevilla and also played in their 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
FIFA Ranking
Morocco remains a formidable force on the international stage, holding the sixth position in the latest FIFA rankings. This standing reflects the consistent performances of Moroccan players both in domestic leagues and international competitions.
Looking ahead, Moroccan players will continue to feature prominently in their respective clubs as the season progresses. Their contributions will be crucial as they aim to maintain their form and impact across various competitions.