Yan Diomande sets Real Madrid record in 4-1 win over Sevilla
In a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabéu, Yan Diomande became the youngest Real Madrid player this century to record a goal and an assist in a single fixture, helping the club to a 4-1 victory over Sevilla.
Key points
- Diomande scored and assisted in a 4-1 win over Sevilla on 18 October 2026.
- He was 19 years and 338 days old, the youngest Real Madrid player this century to achieve a goal and an assist in La Liga.
- Arda Güler opened the scoring, Kylian Mbappé added a brace, and Sevilla pulled one back before Diomande’s 82nd‑minute goal.
- Diomande was recruited from RB Leipzig in summer 2026 and signed a contract through June 2033.
- The win gave Real Madrid momentum ahead of their upcoming match with Barcelona.
Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on 18 October 2026, the ninth matchday of La Liga.
Arda Güler opened the scoring in the 30th minute, Kylian Mbappé added a brace, Sevilla pulled one back, and Yan Diomande scored the fourth goal in the 82nd minute.
Diomande also delivered the decisive pass to Güler, registering both a goal and an assist in the same La Liga fixture.
At 19 years and 338 days old, he became the youngest Real Madrid player this century to record a goal and an assist in a La Liga match, eclipsing the previous benchmark set by England midfielder Jude Bellingham at 20 years and 51 days.
"Il est JEUNE, encore NAÏF… il joue avec le numéro 125 ou 130, en référence à ce qui a été payé pour lui," said José Mourinho after the match.
Diomande was recruited from RB Leipzig during the summer of 2026 and signed a contract with Real Madrid until June 2033.
The victory built vital momentum ahead of Real Madrid’s impending clash with Barcelona.
Your questions, answered
Who set the record for the youngest Real Madrid player to score and assist in La Liga?
Yan Diomande became the youngest Real Madrid player this century to record a goal and an assist in a La Liga match.
What was the final score of the Real Madrid vs. Sevilla game?
Real Madrid defeated Sevilla 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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