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Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27

Mourinho: my advancing age saves me from Diomande's predicament, and this is what Vinicius lacks

Substitutes under the media's microscope

Real Madrid C.F. v FC Internazionale Milano - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Mourinho dismisses Diomande pressure after Madrid win

Jose Mourinho has laughed off suggestions that he is under pressure to start Yan Diomande following Real Madrid's latest La Liga outing. The Portuguese tactician handed the highly-rated starlet his first start at the Santiago Bernabeu, yet he insists that his selection policy remains strictly based on his own tactical evaluations and the long-term development of the squad.

Mbappe stars as Real Madrid crush Rayo to pile pressure on Barcelona

Real Madrid delivered an emphatic response to their recent domestic slip-up by comfortably brushing aside city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu. Led by a clinical brace from Kylian Mbappe, the hosts moved level on points with leaders Barcelona to maintain strong early momentum at the top of the Liga table after five games.

Whistles and jeers: Real Madrid's four-goal haul failed to convince the Bernabeu

The Merengue went through a spell of decline in the second half

Marca: Diomande's stardom is unclear, and he faces competition from Real Madrid's best player

Mbappe brace as Madrid crush Rayo

Kylian Mbappe produced a virtuoso performance at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The French superstar was at the heart of everything positive for Jose Mourinho's side, netting a clinical brace and providing an assist to ensure Los Blancos bounced back from their recent domestic struggles in style.