Mariano overtakes Jovic again

Mariano Diaz played his first minutes of the season against Valencia in a match where he didn't have much to do, as Real Madrid was soundly defeated in a strange match.

The Spanish-Dominican striker put an end, in any case, to some problems that have prevented him from being at full strength.

The attacker first had COVID-19 and then had a routine operation and ended up losing eight kilos.

Mariano entered the field before Luka Jovic who again seemed disconnected in his minutes on the pitch. The Serbian had enjoyed 'Zizou's' confidence at the start of the season but has disappointed time and time again.

With Mariano increasingly fit, it seems that Zidane has found his man for the campaign. He has always worked hard for Real Madrid and, if anything, he has only needed more opportunities in the first team. The opposite of a Jovic who is in doubt and aims to leave in the next market.