According to AS, Yan Diomande was one of Real Madrid's standout performers in the second half of the Madrid derby.

AS reports that Yan Diomande has arrived. His performance against Elche was merely a preview; the former RB Leipzig winger once again made a strong impression in his limited time on the pitch against Atlético Madrid. Despite Real Madrid facing an uphill battle after Hüjsen's red card and going down early, Diomande became one of the team's brightest spots in the second half. After playing with ten men and conceding the opening goal, Mourinho brought Diomande off the bench to replace Vinícius. Just five minutes after Diomande entered, Real Madrid conceded a second goal, and the derby appeared all but lost. However, Diomande refused to give in. He quickly took command of the right wing, an area that Real Madrid's number 7 had failed to exploit. The Ivorian winger demonstrated pace, dribbling ability (4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts), passing accuracy (90%), and defensive effort (winning 9 of 12 duels) in just over half an hour on the pitch. In his 36 minutes, he completed as many dribbles as Vinícius and Mbappé combined managed throughout the entire match—all while playing with one fewer teammate on the field.

Diomande's display also marked a rare occurrence: Vinícius was substituted before the 60-minute mark, at 54 minutes. The Brazilian accepted the change gracefully, greeting Mourinho and the coaching staff before returning to the bench. After the match, unlike some teammates, he headed straight to the dressing room, capping off another performance well below his usual standard. This puts Real Madrid's manager in a difficult position, having witnessed one of the club's most successful players in recent years being outshone by the club's most expensive signing.

Diomande's final minutes against Elche and his time on the pitch against Atlético Madrid suggest he is more comfortable on the left wing. With the international break ahead and Real Madrid preparing for their match against Villarreal, Mourinho faces a decision: continue backing the club's established star in Vinícius, or take a chance on the promising newcomer Diomande.

Diterjemahkan oleh AI.

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