Ivorian winger Yan Diomande starts Clásico and earns Kopa Trophy nomination
The gist
Real Madrid winger Yan Diomande, 19, started the Clásico and was nominated for the Kopa Trophy.
The €125m summer signing is settling in as an example for young Ivorians.
How it unfolded
- 2025Diomande received his first major opportunity with Leganes.
- Oct 25, 2026He was named in Real Madrid's starting lineup (No. 25) for the Clásico against Barcelona at Camp Nou.
- Oct 26, 2026He was nominated for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the world's best U21 player.