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Real Madrid fans favor Diomandé start; Aguirre joins Valencia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:37 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Real Madrid fans favor Diomandé start; Aguirre joins Valencia

Summary

Real Madrid supporters are calling for Ousmane Diomandé to start ahead of Vinicius Jr. after Diomandé's strong performances. Valencia CF confirmed the appointment of Javier Aguirre as head coach, set to guide the team until June 2027. Meanwhile, Raphinha's extensive travel with Brazil raises concerns over his fitness at FC Barcelona. The Barça women's team celebrated a 5-2 victory over Paris FC in their Champions League opener. The Spain U-20 women's team prepares for the World Cup final against North Korea after defeating Italy in the semifinals.

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•86% of Real Madrid fans want Diomandé to start.
•Aguirre signed until June 2027 with Valencia.
•Raphinha has traveled 34,000 kilometers with Brazil.
•FC Barcelona women's team won their Champions League debut.
•Spain U-20 team aims for title against North Korea in the final.

Latest Updates

6:37 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Diomandé, Raphinha, Javier Aguirre... Variety on Thursday's front pages

What they're saying

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Football headlines are being dominated by the debate over Real Madrid’s lineup, Valencia’s signing of Javier Aguirre, the mileage burden on Raphinha, and the feat of the women’s under-20 team. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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