Ajax’s Mazraoui Shines in Champions League Draw Against Benfica, Named Man of the Match

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Ajax's Mazraoui Shines in Champions League Draw Against Benfica, Named Man of the Match

Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui has once again made a sensation. It was on Wednesday during the Benfica-Ajax Amsterdam match, which ended in a precious draw (2-2) snatched by the Dutch club in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.

A duel between two Atlas Lions on Wednesday in Lisbon. Noussair Mazraoui against Adel Taarabt in the face-to-face between Ajax Amsterdam and Benfica Lisbon. Final score, 2-2 thanks to the performances of Noussair Mazraoui.

Even though he did not score, the Moroccan-Dutch player was at the origin of his club’s equalizing goal and created several opportunities and managed to thwart several dangerous attacks from the opposing team. He was even named man of the match by UEFA.

In recent months, the Moroccan player has improved his game strategy, arousing the interest of several major European clubs, including Barcelona.