Morocco Players in Focus — Week of May 12

This week saw Moroccan players participating across various leagues and competitions, with notable performances in domestic cups and international leagues. Despite the absence of goals or assists from many, the presence of Moroccan talent was felt across the board. Nordin Amrabat stood out by scoring the decisive goal for Wydad AC in their cup match against Raja Beni Mellal, marking the highlight of the week for Moroccan players.

Top Performers

• Nordin Amrabat made a significant impact for Wydad AC in their 2-0 victory over Raja Beni Mellal in the Cup. Amrabat scored the opening goal in the 63rd minute, ensuring his team progressed in the competition.

Results Abroad

Bulgaria

• A. Abou featured for Beroe in their narrow 0-1 defeat to Septemvri Sofia in the First League.

Egypt

• M. Abouzraa played for Kahraba Ismailia in their 0-2 loss against Haras El Hodood in the Premier League.

Mexico

• O. Idrissi was part of the U.N.A.M. - Pumas squad that secured a 1-0 win over CF Pachuca in Liga MX.

Spain

• J. El Yamiq appeared for Zaragoza in their 1-3 loss to Sporting Gijon in the Segunda División.
• S. Amrabat and A. Ezzalzouli were involved in Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga.
• Yassin Tallal, Z. Tassounte, and A. Abqar featured for Elche in their 1-0 win against Getafe.

Italy

• Z. Labyad played for Botafogo in their 3-1 victory over Corinthians in Serie A.
• Y. Maleh was part of the Udinese team that lost 0-1 to Cremonese.
• W. Cheddira participated in Sassuolo's 2-3 defeat to Lecce.
• Riyad Idrissi, Z. Aboukhlal, and A. Masina featured for Cagliari in their 2-1 win over Torino.

France

• S. El Mourabet and Gessime Yassine were part of the high-scoring match where Strasbourg edged Monaco 5-4 in Ligue 1.
• A. Hakimi played for Paris FC in their 2-1 win against Paris Saint Germain.
• I. Guerti was involved in Nice's goalless draw with Metz.
• A. Ait Boudlal and N. Aguerd featured for Marseille in their 3-1 victory over Rennes.
• S. Boufal and Y. Kechta played for Lorient in their 0-2 loss to Le Havre.

Greece

• A. Zaroury was part of the Panathinaikos squad that drew 2-2 with PAOK in the Super League 1.
• A. El Kaabi featured for AEK Athens FC in their 1-1 draw against Olympiakos Piraeus.

Russia

• Y. Attiat-Allah played for FC Sochi in their 1-1 draw with Akhmat in the Premier League.
• E. El Moubarik was part of Dinamo Makhachkala's goalless draw with Spartak Moscow.

Turkey

• B. Bouchouari featured for Trabzonspor in their 0-3 defeat to Gençlerbirliği S.K. in the Süper Lig.
• Y. Aït Bennasser played for Kayserispor in their 2-1 win over Konyaspor.

As the season progresses, Moroccan players continue to make their presence known across various leagues. Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see how these players build on their performances and contribute to their respective teams in the coming weeks.