Real Madrid has just been crowned champions, and the dynamic duo immediately sent a strong message

The duo of Andriy Lunin and Brahim Diaz directly produced the decisive goal that gave Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Deportivo and secured the Teresa Herrera Trophy. Following the game, the two players kept delivering bold statements for the upcoming season under new manager Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid continued to maintain their unbeaten streak during the preseason by beating Deportivo 1-0. The victory helped the Spanish royal club win the Teresa Herrera Trophy for the 10th time, while also providing an extra boost before La Liga kicks off.

The decisive moment of the match came just before halftime and was heavily marked by the duo of Andriy Lunin and Brahim Diaz. After cleanly catching the ball from a Deportivo corner kick, Lunin immediately launched a fast counterattack. Brahim sprinted forward, controlled the ball with his chest before breaking through and finishing accurately to score the only goal of the match.

After the match, Lunin stated that matches like these are helping Real Madrid get closer to their best form.

“The most important thing is that these games help us prepare for La Liga. The second half was a bit harder, especially physically, because we are still in the preseason and training a lot. But that helps a lot when La Liga starts,”the Ukrainian goalkeeper shared with Realmadrid TV.

Speaking about his rare assist, Lunin revealed that everything happened almost instinctively.

“It was quite natural. When you catch the ball from a corner kick, you always want to get it forward quickly. I just didn’t know Brahim would be that fast,”Lunin said.

On the other hand, Brahim praised his teammate, saying that Lunin’s launch was the key to the goal.

“Lunin’s vision and judgment are very good. He passed the ball forward, and the chest control gave me an advantage to keep moving forward. I pushed the ball a bit more and then finished. A beautiful goal, but the biggest credit goes to Lunin,”Brahim shared.

Notably, Brahim also revealed the tactical instructions Mourinho gave him for this match. The Real Madrid attacking star was asked to move inside, operate as an extra midfielder, and be more involved in the build-up play.

This detail shows that Mourinho wants to use Brahim in a more flexible way, rather than just keeping him on the wing or near the box. The new role also helps the Moroccan player get more deeply involved in Real Madrid’s overall system.

With two wins and one draw during the preseason, Real Madrid have yet to suffer a defeat under Mourinho. After a season that was not truly successful, Real Madrid are more eager than ever to win more titles in the new season. That is also why the Moroccan player appeared very confident ahead of the new campaign.

“I feel very good. I am very happy with the coach, the coaching staff, and my teammates. I think this will be a beautiful, wonderful, and exciting year. This is Real Madrid, and we want to continue making history,”Brahim emphasized.