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Real Madrid regretting losing not only Ronaldo but also future superstar Hakimi

The European champions have two big problem positions this season, with BVB's Achraf Hakimi showing them just what they are missing at right-back

When Spain defeated Morocco at the World Cup, there was one Madrid-born teenager that caught the eye despite being on a pitch with World Cup winners and Champions League greats.

But strangely, Real youth academy graduate Achraf Hakimi was not lining out for La Roja, but instead facing the country of his birth while representing his parents' homeland.

Spain's loss looked like Morocco's gain. Not only did the 19-year-old Hakimi perform like a seasoned veteran, he also spoke like one beforehand.