Yan Diomande scores first goal for Real Madrid against Villarreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Yan Diomande scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a match against Villarreal on October 12, 2026. The goal, assisted by Federico Valverde, marked a significant moment in Diomande's career as he paid tribute to his late sister, Roxane. His performance included four successful dribbles and demonstrated his potential to earn more minutes in the first team amid a possible suspension for teammate Vinicius Jr. Diomande expressed his heartfelt emotions in a post-match interview, dedicating the goal to his sister, who passed away in 2025.
- •Diomande scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Villarreal.
- •The goal was scored in the 60th minute and confirmed by VAR.
- •Diomande dedicated the goal to his late sister, Roxane.
- •He had previously faced criticism for a slow start at the club.
- •Diomande's play could lead to more opportunities in future matches.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid newcomer dedicated his maiden goal vs Villarreal to late sister
"Real Madrid’s recent win over Villarreal certainly had its tense and controversial moments, most of them involving Vinicius Jr.But the biggest silver lining for Los Blancos was Yan Diomande scoring ...
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