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.
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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.
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.
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