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Atletico Madrid's Koke challenges Brahim Diaz of Real. AFP
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (AP Photo / Bernat Armangue)
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Brahim Diaz scores for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid's players celebrate Brahim Diaz's opening goal. AFP
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring with teammate Jude Bellingham. AFP
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Brahim Diaz scores for Real Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti talks with Brahim Diaz during the game against Atletico. AFP
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Brahim Diaz applauds the fans after being substituted. Getty Images
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Atletico Madrid's Koke challenges Brahim Diaz of Real. AFP
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz, second from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. (AP Photo / Bernat Armangue)
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Brahim Diaz scores for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid's players celebrate Brahim Diaz's opening goal. AFP
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring with teammate Jude Bellingham. AFP
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Brahim Diaz scores for Real Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti talks with Brahim Diaz during the game against Atletico. AFP
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Brahim Diaz applauds the fans after being substituted. Getty Images
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Atletico Madrid's Koke challenges Brahim Diaz of Real. AFP
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