Real Madrid defeats Alcorcón 1‑0 in Mourinho’s pre‑season debut

Real Madrid opened its 2026‑27 pre‑season with a 1‑0 victory over third‑division side Alcorcón at the Alfredo Di Stéfano training ground in Valdebebas. The match, José Mourinho’s first in charge since his return to the club, was decided by a Daniel Yanez penalty in the 81st minute after Arda Güler missed an earlier spot‑kick. Mourinho fielded a heavily rotated side, featuring academy players and young prospects such as Franco Mastantuono, Camavinga, and the newly‑promoted goalkeeper Andrija Lunin. The line‑up also included senior members Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Álvaro Carreras and others, while several regulars remained on injury recovery.

The encounter was played behind closed doors, with the first 20 minutes streamed on Real Madrid TV for fans worldwide. After the win, Mourinho announced a pre‑season itinerary that includes matches against Leganés (28 July), Fiorentina (1 August), Ferencváros in Budapest (8 August) and Deportivo La Coruña (12 August). In parallel, the club unveiled a dark‑green away kit for the season, a design linked to Mourinho’s return. The friendly provided Mourinho an early assessment of his squad’s depth and the integration of youth players ahead of the competitive campaign.