French left-back Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid has ended his 876-day assist drought by providing a brilliant assist to Moroccan player Ibrahim Diaz, who scored the first goal for the royal club against Real Betis in the 26th round of La Liga.

In a remarkable moment, Mendy opted to deliver an accurate cross to Diaz instead of attempting a shot from a tight angle, allowing the latter to easily find the back of the net. The goal came after a series of 19 consecutive passes, marking the highest number of passes leading to a goal for Real Madrid away from home in the 2024/2025 season, reflecting the tiki-taka style that the team embodies.

Since his last assist in October 2022 against Barcelona, Mendy has faced criticism regarding his defensive performance, but he has continued to develop and gained the trust of coach Carlo Ancelotti.

With Real Madrid struggling to secure a deal for Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich, Mendy may remain a viable option in the royal club's lineup.