A new era begins in the Spanish capital. Real Madrid are gearing up for pre-season with Jose Mourinho back at the helm for his second stint in charge — a homecoming that promises intrigue as Los Blancos prepare for a fresh LaLiga campaign.
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A Squad Still Finding Its Feet
Preparations began on July 13 with a smaller roster at Ciudad Real Madrid, as several players continue resting following the FIFA World Cup 2026. Rodrygo remains sidelined through a long rehabilitation and will miss all of pre-season and roughly half the competitive season, while Éder Militão and Ferland Mendy are also expected to sit out the early friendlies through injury. Mourinho is likely to blood several young players to compensate.
Real Madrid Pre-season Full Fixture List
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| July 28 | Real Madrid vs Leganes | Ciudad Real Madrid, Spain |
| August 1 | Real Madrid vs Fiorentina | Klagenfurt, Austria |
| August 12 | Deportivo La Coruña vs Real Madrid | Estadio Abanca-Riazor, Spain |
The Leganes clash will be played behind closed doors and won’t be broadcast, while the Fiorentina and Deportivo fixtures are set to air on club channels. A rumoured friendly against Schalke 04 at the Veltins Arena remains unconfirmed.
A Fresh Face in the Ranks
World Cup winner Marc Cucurella joins as one of Los Blancos’ new signings, adding Spanish championship pedigree to Mourinho’s rebuild as he begins his second spell in the Bernabéu dugout.
Season Opener on the Horizon
Real Madrid begin their LaLiga 2026-27 campaign against Espanyol on August 23. Fans can track full squad news and official fixtures on the Real Madrid official website.
For more LaLiga pre-season updates and transfer news, check out our Football section on TechnoSports.
