The weekend of October 17 and 18 featured several notable performances by Moroccan internationals playing abroad. While Abde Ez and Imran Louza continued their good form, others, including Amine Harit, appeared to be gradually getting back to their best.
Abde Ezzalzouli scores despite Betis defeat
In strong form recently with Real Betis, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored for the third consecutive match, following his goals against FC Porto and Osasuna.
Abde found the net on Saturday, October 17, but could not prevent Betis from suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat on Matchday 9 of La Liga.
After receiving a perfectly weighted pass that put him one-on-one with the goalkeeper, the Moroccan international used his pace to slot the ball past the keeper on his right, reducing the deficit to 3-2 for the Andalusian side.
The No. 10 now has three goals in six appearances in the Spanish league.
Imran Louza opens his account for Panathinaikos
Imran Louza played a key role in Panathinaikos’ 5-1 win over Asteras Tripolis on Sunday, October 18, on Matchday 7 of the Greek league.
The Moroccan midfielder scored his team’s second goal in the 31st minute before providing two assists in the second half. He set up Cyriel Dessers and then Andreas Tetteh, directly contributing to three of his team’s goals.
Ayyoub Bouaddi makes first Premier League start
After a string of impressive performances for Manchester City, earning praise for his intelligence and quality, Ayyoub Bouaddi reached another milestone in his young career with his first Premier League start on Saturday, October 17, against Ipswich Town. City won 3-2 in the Matchday 7 fixture.
Named in the starting lineup, the young midfielder played the entire match and delivered an assured performance, touching the ball 92 times and completing 68 passes at a 94% success rate.
It was a convincing first start for the young Moroccan, who continues to earn his coach’s trust.
Ayoub Mouloua scores first goal for Aberdeen
Ayoub Mouloua opened his account for Aberdeen on Saturday, October 17, against St Mirren on Matchday 8 of the Scottish league.
Coming off the bench, the Moroccan forward scored his team’s third goal in the 72nd minute to seal a 3-1 victory. He converted a chance inside the penalty area to give Aberdeen a decisive advantage.
Amine Harit scores in Marseille’s five-goal win
Gradually regaining his form, Amine Harit found the net again in France, scoring in Olympique Marseille’s emphatic 5-2 away win over Angers on Matchday 7 of Ligue 1.
Named in the starting lineup, Harit scored Marseille’s fourth goal in the 83rd minute with a powerful right-footed shot, restoring a two-goal cushion after Angers had pulled one back.
The Moroccan midfielder, nicknamed “the little prince,” now has two goals and one assist in seven Ligue 1 appearances.
Amine El Ouazzani scores despite Angers defeat
After going several weeks without scoring, Amine El Ouazzani found the net on Sunday, October 18, in Angers’ Ligue 1 defeat to Olympique Marseille.
El Ouazzani converted a penalty in the 75th minute to bring Angers back to 3-2 and briefly revive the contest.
It was his second goal in seven Ligue 1 appearances this season. He also has two assists.
