Diomandé decisive in first Clásico for Real Madrid
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Real Madrid beat FC Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou, with Yan Diomandé helping create the opening goal in his first Clásico. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, the second his 100th for the Madrid club, according to Real Madrid’s report.
Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger for Real Madrid, helped create the opening goal in the 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona on Sunday 25 October at Camp Nou, in his first Clásico. In the 41st minute, his cross from the left was deflected by Gerard Martín towards Kylian Mbappé, who opened the scoring with his thigh, according to the report published by the Madrid club.
Diomandé also came close to scoring before half-time, but his one-on-one shot against Joan García ended in the outside side-netting. He was replaced by Carlos Espí towards the end of the match, having contributed to Real Madrid’s success in the Spanish league. Before the match, the Ivorian had scored three goals and provided four assists in five starts for the Madrid club.
The match was decided in the closing minutes. Raphinha equalised for Barcelona in the 61st minute, before Mbappé restored Real’s lead in the 88th, scoring his 100th goal in a Madrid shirt. This victory extends the match already reported in the 2-1 Clásico win by Real Madrid and Mbappé reaching his 100th goal for Real Madrid.
Update of 26 October 2026: Real Madrid players expect Kylian Mbappé, their French forward, to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Read: Real Madrid players expect Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
