The Spanish media covered the decision of the African Football Confederation to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to the Moroccan team, describing it as a remarkable decision in the history of the tournament.

Mundo Deportivo reported that the decisive incident was the Senegal national team's withdrawal from the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco, considering the decision as a strict application of the regulations.

RTVE explained that the Senegalese players left the field in protest against the refereeing decisions before being called back, noting that the "CAF" relied on legal texts stipulating the punishment of any team that withdraws without the referee's permission.

In turn, Eurosport described the decision as historic, as it was issued 58 days after the final match, confirming that the African Confederation considered what happened as an incomplete match, leading to Morocco being declared the winner with a score of (3-0).

As for El Mundo newspaper, it reviewed the details of the meeting held in Rabat, noting that the Senegalese players left the field for several minutes during injury time, amid tense atmosphere.

In the same context, Estadio Deportivo considered that the decision came after a careful study of the events, emphasizing the need to respect the laws within continental competitions.

As reported by Defensa Central, the Moroccan international Brahim Diaz received the news of the victory while he was at the Etihad Stadium, during his team Real Madrid's celebration of qualifying in the UEFA Champions League, on a night he described as historic for the player.