Morocco 1-1 Ecuador, International Friendly: Neil El Aynaoui Rescues African Champions In Madrid

Morocco rescued a late 1-1 draw in a thrilling international friendly match against Ecuador at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on Friday. After a goalless first half, Ecuador struck first in the 48th minute when John Yeboah beat Yassine Bounou to find the back of the net. La Tri continued to cause Morocco trouble down the flanks through Pervis Estupinan and Gonzalo Plata, but failed to add to their tally. Morocco, meanwhile, continued to dominate the statistics and create chances, but needed an 88th-minute header from Neil El Aynaoui to snatch a draw. Ecuador almost sealed a win in stoppage time, but Estupinan's strike sailed over the bar.

Updated on: 28 March 2026 11:59 am

Published at: 28 March 2026 11:59 am

International Friendly Soccer Match: Morocco vs Ecuador

Ecuador players walk off the pitch after a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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International Friendly Soccer Match: Ecuador vs Morocco

Ecuador's Alan Franco receives the ball during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Fifa International Friendly Match: Morocco vs Ecuador

Ecuador's Kendry Paez, left, and Morocco's Annas Sallaheddine fight for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Fifa International Friendly Match: Ecuador vs Morocco

Morocco players cekebrate after a goal during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain, | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Fifa International Friendly Match 2026: Morocco vs Ecuador

Ecuador's Angelo Preciado, left, and Morocco's Annas Sallaheddine fight for the balla7[ during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Fifa International Friendly Match 2026: Ecuador vs Morocco

Ecuador's John Jeboah celebrates after scoring during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Morocco vs Ecuador Fifa International Friendly Match 2026

Ecuador's Kevin Rodriguez, left, and Morocco's Issa Diop fight for the ball during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Ecuador vs Morocco Fifa International Friendly Match 2026

Ecuador's goalkeeper Hernan Galindez saves a penalty kick during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Friendly Soccer Match: Morocco vs Ecuador

Ecuador's Moises Caicedo, right, and Morocco's Brahim Abdelkader Díaz pfp during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

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Friendly Soccer Match: Ecuador vs Morocco

Ecuador's Moises Caicedo, left, and Morocco's Brahim Abdelkader Díaz pfp during a friendly soccer match between Morocco and Ecuador in Madrid, Spain. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez