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Rabat – Spain has lost a record that we all thought was sacred —and the new title holder is Morocco. After beating Congo 1–0 in Rabat, Morocco has tallied up to 16 consecutive wins, a record that leaps over Spain’s celebrated 15-match winning streak between 2008 and 2009; the real golden age of La Roja.
Spanish sports papers are full of admiration and a bit of wistfulness at their own history . They’re giving an honest nod of recognition to the new kid on the block that has joined the top ranks of the football world. Spanish daily AS Marca highlighted: “Morocco makes history and beats Spain’s record in the process”
Morocco’s achievement is the result of a really impressive blend of talent, discipline, and just plain good sense when it comes to tactics. Even though they had already qualified for the World Cup before this match, the players went all out in Rabat, showing off their competitive spirit.
“Before the game they were itching to go for that win and they went after it with their teeth bared and ready for battle,” said Marca.
The Spanish outlet mentioned that half Spanish, half Moroccan players Brahim and Abde both did their bit to help Morocco break through Spain’s 15-match winning streak.
Over the course of their 16 matches, Morocco managed to score 50 goals while conceding a mere four, so they’ve got it all: a team that scores the goals as well as a defence that can keep them out. It is a feat that puts them right up there with the world’s best according to the Spanish outlet, and sends a message that a new era of Moroccan dominance is on the horizon.
How spanish media reacted
Spain’s historic streak was also pretty impressive with 39 goals scored and only two goals conceded. But Morocco did it all in just 16 months flat.
Both achievements are major milestones in their own time and place, and they bring to light just how hard it is to keep that level of consistency going at the international level.
“They’re two paths on two different continents, but equally impressive — some really tough figures to reach, and not just anyone can do it, which is why for loads of people the Moroccan National Team is now already regarded as among the world’s very best, ” said Marca.com.
From Madrid to Rabat, this record is not about rivalry, but rather the carrying on from one era of football excellence to the next. Morocco’s record has won over respect and admiration from the Spanish media and football fans all around the world.
