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Real Madrid prepares for season opener with focus on Yan Diomande

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Real Madrid prepares for season opener with focus on Yan Diomande

Summary

Real Madrid is preparing for its season opener against Espanyol as pre-season concludes. Young signature Yan Diomande is drawing attention for his impressive debut in a friendly win over Schalke, despite only playing 30 minutes. Diomande registered five recoveries and completed all nine of his passes. The 19-year-old, Real Madrid's most expensive signing at €125 million, is expected to play a key role this season, potentially starting against Espanyol. His contributions, particularly with defensive work, could help address shortcomings from the previous season.

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•Real Madrid faces Espanyol in the season opener on Saturday.
•Yan Diomande made a promising debut with strong defensive contributions.
•Diomande is expected to operate on the right wing in Mourinho’s setup.
•The young forward's fitness is improving following an illness.
•Reports highlight Diomande's potential as a key player for the season.

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With the new season just around the corner and the pre-season campaign finally over, Real Madrid have started preparing for the season opener against Espanyol.Youngsters like Alex Ciria and Mario Riva...
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