Marc Cucurella debuts for Real Madrid in preseason win

Marc Cucurella made his official debut for Real Madrid during a preseason friendly against Schalke 04 at the Veltins Arena in Germany. Entering the match in the 61st minute to replace Álvaro Carreras, the Spanish defender participated in the final stages of a 3-0 victory for Los Blancos, which also saw goals from Kylian Mbappé, Dean Huijsen, and Carlos Espi.

Despite the successful team result, Cucurella faced significant hostility from Schalke supporters, who booed him upon his entry. The negative reaction is attributed to a controversial incident during the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, where a potential handball by Cucurella against Jamal Musiala was not awarded a penalty. Although UEFA later confirmed the decision was an error, the tension from that match persisted during his debut.

Following the match, Cucurella expressed his happiness regarding his debut and his transition to the club, noting that the training environment and integration with his new teammates have been smoother than expected.