Daily Thread: 3 Nov. 2026

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 25: Yan Diomande of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on October 25, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name!Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho.Daily ThreadJust posting this to give MM a space to recap recent games and chat CL footy.Damn. @statmusefcpic.twitter.com/F249GpwVvU— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 2, 2026Vinícius’s place should no longer be protected by what he can do individually. Diomandé is making the case through what Madrid can do as a team: keep the left occupied, connect through pressure & bring everyone into sequences of play.Vinícius still creates more danger himself:… pic.twitter.com/REi05xCs72— Loconté (@Loconteee) November 2, 2026The Making Of Yan Diomandé's GameAn in-depth scouting report of Yan Diomandé: his tactical role, athleticism, his stats, dribbling, carrying, runs, creating, shooting, pressing, recoveries, playing on both flanks, weaknesses, & moreLink In Replies. pic.twitter.com/r66zTjHVam— ACHRAF (@LamdarhriAchraf) August 21, 2026Mourinho has found his once de gala ✊🗣️: @kiyansopic.twitter.com/m8UtCjibTE— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) November 1, 2026Cheers,J