New galactic forward for Mourinho's Real Madrid

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The latest news from Real Madrid is that José Mourinho has already found an offensive alternative in light of four-game sanction to Vinicius. The Portuguese coach opted for Yan Diomande, Kylian Mbappé, and Endrick against Sevilla, resulting in a 4-1 victory. The new attack impressed in its first test and could be maintained in the upcoming LaLiga matches.

Vinicius' absence forced the Portuguese coach to modify his frontline, yielding highly favorable results. Mbappé scored twice, Diomande netted a goal, and the team found attacking spaces without relying solely on the left wing.

The match also highlighted an important conclusion: Mourinho has real alternatives to compete without Vinicius, who will miss key games, including the upcoming Clásico against FC Barcelona.

🤍 Diomande LEAVES HIS MARK WITH A GOAL against RealMadridSevilla! LALIGAEASPORTS | LALIGAHighlights | @realmadrid https://t.co/Xvq654Izca

— LALIGA (@LaLiga) October 18, 2026

Real Madrid discovers a new connection between Mbappé and Diomande

The primary change for Real Madrid was seen in how the attackers were positioned. Yan Diomande took the left wing, Endrick appeared on the right, and Kylian Mbappé played as the offensive reference.

This setup allowed the Frenchman to roam more freely in central attacking areas. In earlier matches of the season, Vinicius and Mbappé often being on the left had caused space occupation issues.

With Diomande, the dynamics were different. The Ivorian held a wider position, enabling Mbappé to attack interior spaces. Both were involved in several offensive actions and had direct impact on the scoresheet. Mourinho's modifications for a Vinicius-less Real Madrid.

Mbappé scored in the 37th and 63rd minutes, while Diomande sealed the result in the 82nd minute. Additionally, the Ivorian was involved in the play that led to the second goal by the Frenchman, resulting from a penalty converted by Mbappé himself.

Diomande's performance is significant news for Mourinho. The winger, for whom the club invested 125 million euros, is seizing the opportunity to fill a position usually occupied by Vinicius.

Endrick's continuity in Mourinho's starting eleven is at stake

The other uncertainty lies on the right wing. Endrick started against Sevilla and played for 69 minutes before being substituted by Brahim Díaz, although his offensive contribution was less prominent than his teammates.

The Brazilian was scarcely involved in the offensive build-up and finished the game without scoring or assisting. However, his presence allowed Mourinho to keep Kylian Mbappé as the center forward and Diomande on the left wing.

Life without Vinicius

The coach must now decide whether to stick with Endrick or explore other options to complete the attack. Brahim Díaz emerges as a choice for that position, while Arda Güler can also operate in offensive roles.

This situation gains particular importance due to Vinicius' suspension, who still has to serve three more Liga games after missing the clash against Sevilla.

Real Madrid's next challenge is on Wednesday, October 21, against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, before visiting FC Barcelona on Sunday, October 25. Mourinho will have to decide whether to continue with the formation featuring Yan Diomande, Mbappé, and Endrick, bearing in mind that Vinicius' suspension does not affect European competitions.

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