Diomande exposes Vinicius

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14/10/26 21:00:00

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Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger and the new sign for Real Madrid during the last summer transfer window, has made a strong case to challenge Vinicius for a starting spot after his performance in the 2-1 loss against Atlético Madrid. José Mourinho will have to choose between them after the international break as the team prepares for the next match against Villarreal.

The Ivorian arrived this summer from RB Leipzig and signed a contract until June 30, 2033. The transfer fee, as reported by AS, was 125 million euros fixed plus 15 million in variables, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history. In his first 8 official matches, he has played 291 minutes and provided 1 assist.

🙏 @alfredoduro1 requests DIOMANDE's STARTING SPOT:

❌ "He cannot be on the BENCH". pic.twitter.com/8nAeFD43Kg

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) September 22, 2026

Yan Diomande makes the most of 36 minutes against Atlético

José Mourinho brought on Yan Diomande in the 54th minute of the derby, right after Real Madrid went down to ten men due to Dean Huijsen's red card and conceded the 1-0 lead. The substitution had another consequence: Vinicius was taken off before the hour mark.

Diomande responded with 4 successful dribbles out of 6 attempts, a 90% passing accuracy, and winning 9 duels out of 12. All this happened in 36 minutes, with the team playing with a numerical disadvantage for almost the entirety of his involvement.

The most significant detail was his performance in one-on-one situations. The winger completed as many dribbles during that period as Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé combined throughout the entire match. He also had an opportunity in the 76th minute, but Jan Oblak denied him in a one-on-one situation.

His performance against Atlético carried on from the previous game against Elche. In that match, Yan Diomande once again got playing time and provided an assist, enhancing his season's record to a goal involvement in 291 official minutes.

Vinicius loses ground against the competition

Mourinho's decision also highlighted Vinicius. The Brazilian was substituted in the 54th minute, accepted the change, and greeted the coach and staff before sitting on the bench. His substitution created an unusual scenario, considering the match's circumstances and the direct competition provided by Diomande.

Tactical considerations come into play as well. While capable of playing on both wings, recent games have demonstrated Yan Diomande's ability to contribute effectively from the left side, where Vinicius has predominantly featured for Real Madrid.

José Mourinho will have to decide after the break

The competition isn't solely based on the derby's performance. Diomande has made 8 official appearances, and his dribbling skills and defensive work against Atlético presented the coaching staff with a concrete option when the team needed to attack with ten men.

The next step will be upon the return of international players. José Mourinho will have to prepare for the clash against Villarreal and determine whether to stick with Vinicius as the first choice on the left or increase Yan Diomande's influence in the starting lineup. This decision will gauge whether the events at the Metropolitano were a one-time solution or a real shift in Real Madrid's offensive hierarchy.

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