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The main talking points as Brahim and Joselu lead the team to victory. Real Madrid returned to winning ways on Wednesday evening, defeating Las Palmas 2-0 thanks to goals from Brahim and Joselu. The first goal arrived at the end of a first half in which it looked like Real Madrid were cursed in front of goal, but the Spaniard popped up to open the scoring and steer the team towards three points. There?s a lot to discuss after this one, so let?s do so with three answers and three new questions.

Three questions
1. Would the diamond be used in Bellingham?s absence"
When the starting XI was released there were a few rotations, something totally normal for a midweek round of LaLiga action. One of the players rested was Jude Bellingham, while there were changes at both full-back spots, so fans were wondering if the diamond formation ? which was constructed around and to help the Englishman ? would be kept. More or less, it was, with Brahim occupying the Bellingham role. And, the Spaniard had a good game, opening the scoring right at the end of the first half when he converted with Real Madrid?s 18th shot of the game. He was brought off on the hour mark, but absolutely made the most of his first start of the season and made the case that he deserves more minutes.
2. How many minutes would Vinícius play"
Vinícius was back in the squad and expected to play some part in this game. S...