Goal.com has published a predicted starting lineup for Real Madrid following the club's agreement to sign defender Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.
The Indonesian-language report, published on July 27, 2026, outlines how the arrival of the 22-year-old centre-back could reshape Carlo Ancelotti's squad. Goal.com's analysis suggests Diomande is expected to slot directly into the first team, potentially replacing an existing starter in central defence.
According to Goal.com, the transfer ends a lengthy saga that saw Barcelona also interested in the player. Multiple Indonesian outlets, including detiksport and ANTARA News, confirmed that Real Madrid and RB Leipzig reached a deal for Diomande. Kompas.com reported that Real Madrid had begun to sideline interest in Michael Olise as Diomande became the priority target.
Goal.com described the transfer as "complicated" and noted that Barcelona lost out on a player they had long viewed as a future star. No financial details or contract length were disclosed in the available reports.
The predicted lineup from Goal.com is speculative, as the club has not yet officially confirmed Diomande's registration or squad number. Fans will watch for the club's first competitive match of the season to see if the new signing starts.
