RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid gear up for 2026/27 season with England and Austria friendlies
RCD Espanyol announced that 30,568 supporters have purchased season tickets for the 2026/27 campaign. The club’s preseason in England included a 2‑2 draw with Burnley, followed a day later by a 1‑1 stalemate at Turf Moor. Coach Manolo González highlighted the need for defensive reinforcements, while midfielder Edu Expósito said the squad is ready but still awaiting new signings.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will face Fiorentina in a preseason friendly on 1 August 2026 at the Wörthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt, Austria. Jose Mourinho is overseeing the preparation, with many first‑team stars still on World Cup break. The announced line‑up features Andriy Lunin in goal, a back line that includes Trent Alexander‑Arnold and Denzel Dumfries, and midfielders such as Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga. Betting operator 1XBET lists Real Madrid as the favorite to win, offering odds of 1.41 for a Madrid victory.
Entities: ACF Fiorentina · Aaron Ramsey · Burnley FC · Fiorentina · Jofre Carreras · José Mourinho · Kike García · RCD Espanyol · Real Madrid · Real Madrid CF · Wörthersee Stadion
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Betting operator 1XBET lists Real Madrid as the favorite to win the friendly, offering odds of 1.41. (article 1f9cfe4f)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Espanyol drew 2‑2 with Burnley in a preseason friendly in England. (article 74eea207)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Espanyol drew 1‑1 with Burnley in a separate preseason friendly at Turf Moor. (article 786c8289)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Manolo González said Espanyol needs defensive reinforcements. (article 74eea207)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] RCD Espanyol sold 30,568 season tickets for the 2026/27 season. (article 631c4fd7)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Midfielder Edu Expósito said the squad is prepared but awaiting new signings. (article 9b0b25ac)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jose Mourinho is managing Real Madrid’s preseason squad, with many first‑team stars absent due to the World Cup break. (article 127d18a3)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Real Madrid will play a preseason friendly against Fiorentina on 1 August 2026 in Klagenfurt, Austria. (article 1f9cfe4f)