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Yan Diomandé starts for Real Madrid against Barcelona

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Real Madrid have named Yan Diomandé in their starting line-up for Sunday’s Clásico against FC Barcelona, scheduled for 20:00 GMT. The official line-ups also include Kylian Mbappé among Madrid’s starters, reports Africatopsports.

Yan Diomandé is in Real Madrid’s starting line-up for the Clásico against FC Barcelona on Sunday 25 October, according to Africatopsports. Kick-off for the football match is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.

Real Madrid are also fielding Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler. For Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Pedri start the match. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is absent, while Real Madrid are managed by José Mourinho, who is returning to the dugout for this Clásico.

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