Real Madrid’s Impressive Preseason Performance
In their initial friendly match for the 2025-26 preseason, Real Madrid showcased an impressive performance, defeating WSG Tirol 4-0 in Innsbruck, Austria. This encounter took place at Tivoli Stadion Tirol on Tuesday, with Madrid establishing dominance early in the game.
Key Moments of the Match
Éder Militão initiated the scoring with a header in the 10th minute, followed shortly by a goal from Kylian Mbappé just three minutes later, putting the team firmly in control.
The French star continued to shine as he found the net again in the 59th minute, courtesy of a precise assist from Aurélien Tchouaméni, extending the lead to 3-0. Following this, coach Xabi Alonso utilized his squad depth by making seven substitutions.
Among these substitutes was Rodrygo, who capped off the scoring spree in the 82nd minute, thanks to a clever exchange with Mbappé.
Notable Performances
The match also saw the introduction of three new signings, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, who joined Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras in the starting lineup.
Arda Güler made a notable impact on the game, demonstrating his skill by hitting the woodwork twice and assisting Mbappé’s first goal. Although Mbappé nearly secured a hat trick with an attempt in the 71st minute, he was thwarted by the opposing goalkeeper. Nevertheless, he quickly rebounded by setting up Rodrygo’s goal that sealed the match.
Looking Ahead
Real Madrid resumed training on August 4 after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States. This friendly against WSG Tirol marks the team’s sole official preparation match during a shortened two-week preseason, as they gear up for their La Liga opening against Osasuna on August 19.
