The Brazilian attacker pursued the 2:1 victory of the Madrillians from outside the field at the Spotify Camp Nou was suspended for four games. However, Jan Diomande received attention, who seized the opportunity to witness his values and to increase competition in the offensive department.

The good performance of footballer from Côte d’Ivoire has caused the discussion not only to focus on the absence of Winnicius but also on the position that Brazil will have on the team after its return.

The situation brings back to memory episodes of last season, when Winnicius crashed into the then coach, Xabi Alonso, after being replaced in another El Classic.

In that game, which Real Madrid won 2:1 over Barcelona, Alonso took Brazil out of the game in the 72nd minute, replacing it with Rodrygo Goes. Winnitius reacted angrily, first turned to the strippers, and then returned to the reserve bank.

This episode was followed by a period of tension between footballer and the Spanish coach. At the same time, the form of Winnicius fell, while Real Madrid closed the trophy-free season for the second year in a row.

Now, with Diomenden gaining ground, the Brazilian faces a new challenge to prove his importance in the Mourinho project.

Even Portuguese coach’s recent decisions have added questions. Mourinho has replaced Winnicius in the last two games of Real Madrid in the Champions League: the 59th minute against Rome and 70th against Leipzig.

These decisions have prompted discussions on whether Mourinho aims to give the Brazilians a role other than he has had during recent seasons.

For Winnitius, the challenge now is not only to return to the field but also to preserve its position in the first formation. On the other hand, Diomande seems willing to seize every opportunity to convince the coach that he deserves more space.

It remains to be seen whether history will repeat itself and CHAl Klasicow will mark the beginning of a difficult period for the Brazilian, or whether Winnitius will react strongly and restore competition in his favor.

Source Layer: RTKLive