Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1, but the night that was supposed to push Diomandé forward ended with mild whistles from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd. Despite two goals from Kylian Mbappé, a brace from Álvaro Carreras, and a goal from Jude Bellingham, Camilo’s goal caused concern in the stands.
Although Rayo ended the first half stretched on the ground, they returned in the second and caused confusion, confirming that the Bernabéu wants more from Mourinho, according to the Catalan newspaper Sport.
Match Overview
In just 21 minutes, the game seemed decided without a struggle when the royal team scored three goals. The most notable aspect of the lineup was the participation of Diomandé, the most controversial signing, alongside Bernardo Silva, Carreras, and Rüdiger as starters.
The defeat to Real Betis (1-0) had caused a bout of tension at Real Madrid, and the team responded with two consecutive wins, against Inter (2-1) and then Rayo (4-1), but the ghosts of the past are still present at the Bernabéu.
Rayo’s Goal and Bernabéu Reaction
Rayo took advantage of a serious mistake by Vinícius—according to Sport—to get the ball to Camilo, who reduced the deficit with a strange touch that passed under Courtois’s legs. With the score at 3-1, the Bernabéu grew tense and Mourinho rose amid shy whistles.
Those were Courtois’s minutes, as he shone against Rayo’s attempts from outside the box. The Belgian enforces his law: savable balls do not go in, and many unsavable balls do not go in either.
Diomandé’s Quiet Night
The night that was supposed to be Diomandé’s first big night ended without the most expensive signing in La Liga leaving a real impact, while Mbappé shone again and scored the fourth goal. But most importantly, Real Madrid came out winners amid a murmur of uncertainty and whistles demanding more from Mourinho, according to the Catalan newspaper.
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