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Yan Diomande proved Vinicius Junior should no longer be a Real Madrid starter

Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande had an excellent game against Barcelona in the 2-1 win at Camp Nou on Sunday night. It was a mesmerising performance from the Iv…

By Hridyam Arora · The Real Champs

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The writer argues Yan Diomande should start over Vinicius Junior following Real Madrid's 2-1 win against Barcelona.
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, with Kylian Mbappe scoring from a Diomande cross.
Hridyam Arora claims manager Jose Mourinho needs to recognize Diomande's superior current form and defensive contribution.

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Writer Hridyam Arora argues that Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande should start over Vinicius Junior following an impressive display against Barcelona. Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory at Camp Nou, where Diomande provided the cross for Kylian Mbappe's goal while contributing significantly in defense alongside Marc Cucurella to contain Lamine Yamal.

According to the writer, Diomande offers defensive work rate and decision-making that Vinicius Junior currently lacks due to a drop in confidence. Arora believes manager Jose Mourinho should prioritize starting Diomande while limiting Vinicius to appearances off the bench to regain his form.

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