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Real Madrid's Yan Diomande set to start on bench against Atletico Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Real Madrid's Yan Diomande set to start on bench against Atletico Madrid

Summary

Yan Diomande, Real Madrid's summer signing, will not start in the upcoming derby against Atletico Madrid. Despite earning his first two starts recently and providing an assist in the previous match, manager Jose Mourinho has opted for a tactical change. Diomande, who has struggled to secure a consistent starting position, is expected to be replaced by either Arda Guler or Brahim Diaz on the right wing. The match, part of La Liga, is set to take place away from home this weekend.

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Status Watch

•Yan Diomande set to begin on the bench against Atletico Madrid.
•Jose Mourinho favors other options for the right-wing position.
•Diomande assisted recently but has not made a strong impact.
•Arda Guler or Brahim Diaz likely to start in his place.
•Match scheduled for this weekend in La Liga.

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What they're saying

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The right-wing department has been a tricky one for Real Madrid in recent years, and the arrival of Yan Diomande was expected to finally bring stability to the department.After all, he arrived as a cl...
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