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Morocco’s superstar Yassine Bounou is working wonders against France, saving a powerful penalty from Kylian Mbappé in the 26th minute of the decisive quarterfinal.
Mbappé won the penalty after a challenge from Noussair Mazraoui, who attempted to stop the French forward during a counterattack.
Mbappé’s penalty, however, was brilliantly saved by Morocco’s superstar Yassine Bounou, who faced the French star with full confidence and composure, giving Morocco a huge boost.
The game started intensely, with France dominating possession and applying high pressure. Bounou, however, has been outstanding in keeping the Atlas Lions in the game.
Bounou continues starring in the match as he continues to produce key saves amid France’s pressure.
Bounou is among the Atlas Lions receiving recognition as one of the tournament’s top performers. According to FIFA’s assessment, Bounou ranks 10th among goalkeepers with a rating of 7.12, thanks to a series of crucial saves that have helped Morocco reach the quarter-finals.
Throughout the tournament, Bounou has delivered spectacular performances between the posts, playing a decisive role in maintaining Morocco’s outstanding defensive record.
The Atlas Lions have remained unbeaten so far, with only one draw against Brazil, and Bounou has repeatedly produced key saves to keep his team in contention.
His display against the Netherlands was particularly memorable, as he made several crucial stops during the match before emerging as the hero in the penalty shootout, helping Morocco secure a historic place in the quarter-finals.
