GOLER

[ُ @Asensii20]

Camavinga this isn’t even funny this is just sad

[ُ @Asensii20]

WHAT A FINISH ENDRICK

HE HAS TO STAY AT MADRID https://t.co/XR2Dxg967D

[ẓ̌ķ @zk_sim_]

2010s CFs - Take Me Out

[Madrid Zone @theMadridZone]

🚨💣 BREAKING; UEFA HAVE TOLD GIANNI INFANTINO TO STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY AS FIFA PRESIDENT!

If he refuses to step down, UEFA will trigger a VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE to kick him out! @TeleFootball

[Real Madrid C.F. @realmadrid]

⚽ ¡Así juega Carlos Espí!

[GOLER @KDAD727075]

@realmadrid @realmadrid Rodri and Bastoni then we dominate world football

[GOLER @KDAD727075]

@realmadrid What’s taking us long to finish the Rodri deal?

[Real Madrid C.F. @realmadrid]

Comunicado Oficial: Carlos Espí.

[UEFA @UEFA]

Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations

[The Galacticos @RmadridElRey]

Mbappé will one day tell his kids about the things his eyes have seen in this club 😭😭😭.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri for the first time.

Negotiations have started with verbal discussions between clubs.

Florentino Pérez has given approval to the deal after doors closed for months.

Real indicate they are ready to spend over €50m.

[Billy @_billyreid]

Fair play to the ref, good game. Ignored Argentina’s 1 billion pesos bribe when he found out it was worth £6.25

[𝗦𝗧🐺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿¹⁸ @WWFC_ST21]

Listening to the results after your game 🕊️

[Ororo😎 @McFlybowy]

Diomande joining Madrid changes the entire profile of their attack.

Real Madrid now have the most explosive front three in world football. Not just because of pace, but because every defender now has a different problem to solve.

Vinicius is arguably still the best 1v1 winger in the world. Mbappe is the most devastating goalscorer in transition. Diomande brings verticality, unpredictability, relentless running and directness from the right. There isn’t another attack in Europe with 3 players capable of turning a harmless possession into a clear-cut chance in just a few seconds.

The biggest tactical benefit, however, is what Diomande does for Madrid’s right side.

For the last couple of seasons, Madrid’s attack has leaned heavily towards the left because that’s where Vinícius naturally operates. Even after Mbappe’s arrival, there were moments where both players drifted into similar zones, making Madrid easier to defend than they should have been. Opponents could overload one side of the pitch, knowing the opposite flank wasn’t consistently carrying the same threat.

Diomande changes that completely.

He naturally stretches the pitch on the right, forcing full-backs to stay wide instead of tucking inside to help against Vinicius. That immediately creates more space between the opposition’s defensive lines. Defenders can no longer shift across to double-team Vini because leaving Diomande isolated is equally dangerous.

Making Madrid become impossible to overload.

If you double Vinicius, Diomande has space.

If you help on Diomande’s side, Vinicius gets isolated.

If both wingers are marked, Mbappe attacks the space between centre-backs.

That’s an impossible equation for most defensive structures.

They’re also complementary their profiles.

Vinicius thrives receiving to feet before accelerating.

Mbappe is at his best attacking space behind the defence.

Diomande constantly threatens both. He can run in behind or beat defenders from a standing start, giving Madrid another genuine outlet whenever they regain possession.

Their transition game could become unmatched.

Against high defensive lines, they might be the most frightening team in football. 3 elite athletes attacking open grass with Bellingham, Valverde, Guler or whichever midfielder finds the first pass is a nightmare scenario for any opponent.

But this is where Mourinho’s biggest job begins.

He doesn’t need to make them more dangerous.

He needs to make them balanced.

History has shown that having 3 world-class attackers isn’t enough if the team loses its defensive structure. The BBC worked because Benzema sacrificed, Bale tracked runners when needed, and Cristiano evolved into an elite penalty-box scorer. MSN worked because Suarez did some defensive work while Barcelona’s midfield controlled possession.

This Madrid attack will need similar discipline.

The distances between midfield and attack must remain compact. The pressing triggers have to be coordinated. Someone has to sacrifice without the ball. If everyone wants complete attacking freedom, Madrid could become vulnerable in transition despite all their firepower.

That’s why keeping Vinicius is arguably even more important now. Diomande doesn’t replace Vinícius. He amplifies him.

For the first time in years, Vini wouldn’t be carrying almost all of Madrid’s wide threat by himself. He would have another elite dribbler stretching the opposite side, making it significantly harder for opponents to crowd him out. In many ways, Diomande’s arrival could actually bring the best version of Vinicius back because he’ll face fewer double teams and receive the ball in more advantageous situations.

Madrid finally have the potential to attack with equal danger on both flanks instead of relying predominantly on the left.

If Mourinho gets the tactical balance right, solid rest defence, coordinated pressing, midfield protection, and clear attacking roles, this isn’t just an exciting front line. It will be the best.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

you start accusing, I cross the line. Now at least I see you’ve learned how to tag 😂 very good. Maybe I should share messages from few years ago where you asked me “how can I increase followers” or “your job is my motivation”… you who are now teaching how to do this job on here. But I’m not going out of context, as you did.

I replied on the same topic, Diomande, sharing your tweet saying “Man City ready to bid”… you go on other topics. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Keep going, in that case better ask around Anfield about the number 10 shirt. And remember: who started this circus is you, with your post on Diomande to Madrid that it’s going (for sure) to happen. This is my last reply. Enjoy 🤗

[Florian Plettenberg @Plettigoal]

Okay, wow. By accusing us of “fake news” with „Man City bidding“ (never reported) you’ve unfortunately crossed a line.

I never wanted to bring this up, but your Klopp report was simply ridiculous and disrespectful to every journalist who actually does proper reporting. One day after the DFB had already named him in its official statement, you posted a “here we go”. Posting a signing soon and it’s almost one week later. I honestly thought you’d have the decency not to do that.

Anyone could have posted that Klopp HWG because it was obvious he was going to become Germany’s head coach. Your report was based on probability, not on actual agreements.

As long as you keep deleting false „here we go’s“ and posting results minutes before the final whistle just because of algorithms and the need to be first in the race against 433 and score apps, only to delete them five minutes later because Neymar scores, you should probably keep a lower sound overall. The same applies when you fail to credit the original source in a large share of your Instagram posts.

Do your business. We’ll do ours. But accusing others of spreading lies is quite ironic coming from someone in your position. Good night.

[🫵🏽 @idoxvi]

Yan Diomande - Welcome to Real Madrid 🇨🇮

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

don’t worry, Diomande goes to Real Madrid as Klopp went to Germany. Ask about the fake news yesterday on Man City bidding €100m for Diomande when they’ve been out for days, and when Madrid were already advancing. They are good at talking about others (not even that good, they can’t even tag me 🤣) but… check your own news first, then talk about me. 🤗

[Florian Plettenberg @Plettigoal]

🚨⏳ And one more quick note on Yan Diomande saga, because more and more things in this business are becoming a bit ridiculous:

If there had already been a full agreement between RB Leipzig and Real Madrid, it would be possible to report the exact transfer fee, wouldn’t it? The fact is: there still isn’t one.

That continues to be confirmed by RB Leipzig, Real Madrid and the player’s camp.

If a €100 million bid has been rejected, then it’s pretty obvious the final fee will be well over €100 million, isn’t it?

Real Madrid are expected to get the deal over the line tomorrow or, at the latest, during the course of next week. Diomande wants to join Real Madrid and has a verbal agreement until 2031.

Club-to-club negotiations will continue tomorrow. Diomande is also due to return to Leipzig tomorrow. 🇨🇮

[Madrid Xtra @MadridXtra]

🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid are NOT DONE in the transfer market.

It will be VERY BUSY IN THE NEXT DAYS. @FabrizioRomano