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Nashville On The Brink Of History + Yan Diomande Forces Mourinho’s Hand

Christian and Alexis break down Nashville's historic season, and how Yan Diomande is making lineup choices at Real Madrid difficult.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:08 PM
Nashville On The Brink Of History + Yan Diomande Forces Mourinho’s Hand
Key Things to Know
  • Nashville SC tied the MLS record with 74 points, while Yan Diomande is earning a vital Real Madrid role.
  • Sam Surridge scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-2 comeback win for Nashville over the New York Red Bulls.
  • The 3-2 victory eliminated the New York Red Bulls from MLS postseason contention.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nashville SC matched the all-time Major League Soccer single-season points record of 74 following an epic 3-2 comeback victory over the New York Red Bulls at Geodis Park. After falling behind by two goals, Nashville capitalized on two own goals before Sam Surridge netted a stoppage-time winner to eliminate New York from playoff contention and keep Nashville unbeaten at home.

Meanwhile, in European soccer news, Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande is reportedly emerging as a standout contributor for Real Madrid under manager Jose Mourinho. Diomande's strong form, which includes seven wins in seven starts, has intensified squad competition in attack and placed forward Vinicius Jr. under pressure for starting minutes.

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