{"id":3814,"date":"2026-09-16T15:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=3814"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:09:31","slug":"real-madrid-summer-arrival-set-to-be-benched-for-derby-against-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=3814","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid summer arrival set to be benched for derby against Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The right-wing department has been a tricky one for Real Madrid<\/a> in recent years, and the arrival of Yan Diomande<\/a> was expected to finally bring stability to the department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After all, he arrived as a club record signing and there appeared to be no doubt that he would be a guaranteed starter in the position under Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Over a month into the new campaign, however, the right wing still remains without a guaranteed starter and is no closer to seeing stability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In fact, it has been one of the positions where Mourinho has tried out the most experimentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After starting on the bench for a long time, Yan Diomande finally earned his first two starts in the department in the team\u2019s two recent outings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That streak, however, is set to come to an end this weekend as reported by MARCA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Out against Atletico Madrid<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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In just a few days\u2019 time, Real Madrid face their biggest domestic test yet as they take on Atletico Madrid away from home in La Liga<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diomande has had a slow start to life in Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As reported by the Spanish outlet, Diomande will not be a starter on the night despite earning an assist in the team\u2019s recent win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All signs point to the new signing starting on the bench against Los Rojiblancos<\/em>, not for any fitness reasons but a tactical decision which Mourinho sees as essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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After all, Diomande has done decently well so far but has not made headlines, and there are clearly better options available for a high-octane game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With Diomande likely to feature on the bench after two straight starts, all signs point to either Arda Guler or Brahim Diaz featuring as the right-winger this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Guler may return to the wing. (Photo by Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The former has been impressive<\/a> in every single appearance this season and is a leading candidate who can bring creativity and versatility to the park. Brahim, meanwhile, couples great vision with attacking brilliance and is a more goal-directed option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diomande will likely make an appearance off the bench at some point against Atletico Madrid and will look to use the chance to move up Mourinho\u2019s pecking order. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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He has been impressive in his minutes so far and has only gotten better with every passing game, and Real Madrid will not worry about his relatively long adaptation period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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