In Matchday 9 of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Sevilla. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, 19-year-old Diomande added a goal, and Arda Güler struck a spectacular long-range effort. Real Madrid ultimately secured a 4–1 victory, though they remain six points behind Barcelona.

Donning the number 25 Real Madrid jersey, Diomande shone throughout the match, emerging as the hero of the victory. While the stat sheet credits him with one goal and one assist, he was actually involved in all four of Real Madrid’s goals. His rapid rise has delighted Mourinho, and he is certain to feature prominently in the team’s plans moving forward.

In his last four starts, Diomande has been directly involved in five goals (two goals, three assists). Following today’s match, he earned a 9.2 rating—the highest of any player on the pitch. When Vinícius returns from his suspension to reclaim his number 7 soccer shirt, he may find that his spot in the starting lineup is no longer quite so secure.