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Real Madrid defeats Schalke 04 3-0 in final pre-season friendly
Real Madrid concluded their pre-season preparations with a 3-0 victory against Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen. Goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé, Dean Huijsen, and Carlos Espí. The win leaves the squad undefeated through four friendly matches. Manager José Mourinho praised the team's tactical evolution and the high quality of the squad, noting that new signings like Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, and Yan Diomande are integrating well despite varying levels of physical conditioning.
The match was marked by several notable incidents. Mourinho appeared with a visible bruise on his face, which was later explained as an accidental hit by a ball during training. New signing Marc Cucurella made his debut but faced whistling from Schalke fans due to past controversies. Additionally, security concerns arose when three unauthorized individuals attempted to enter the Real Madrid dressing room, and a 17-year-old fan was reportedly assaulted by a group of supporters following the match.
Despite these distractions, Real Madrid looks prepared for their La Liga debut against Espanyol on August 22. However, the club faces significant injury concerns, with six players currently sidelined, including Rodrygo, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy.
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DAZN · Endrick · FC Schalke 04 · Gelsenkirchen · José Mourinho · Kylian Mbappé · Real Madrid · Schalke 04 · Veltins Arena · Veltins-Arena
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Schalke played a pre-season match against Real Madrid.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] José Mourinho sustained a bruise under his eye after being hit by a ball during a training session.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid achieved three victories against Ferencváros, Deportivo, and Schalke, and one draw against Fiorentina during pre-season.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] José Mourinho expressed satisfaction with Real Madrid's pre-season preparations.