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Real Madrid’s Preseason Journey: Match 3 Against Deportivo — A Simple Guide
What’s Happening in Preseason?
Think of preseason like practice games before the real school year starts. Real Madrid (the "madridistas") is playing friendly matches to get ready for the official League season. So far, they haven’t lost a single game!
The Story So Far: First Two Matches
Here’s how their preseason has gone:
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Match 1 vs Fiorentina (August 1, 2026) → Draw 2-2
Both teams scored two goals. Nobody won, nobody lost. - Match 2 vs Ferencvaros (August 8, 2026) → Win 2-1
Real Madrid scored two, Ferencvaros scored one. Madrid takes the win!
Important Point: Real Madrid is undefeated in preseason — that means no losses yet!
Match 3: Real Madrid vs Deportivo (The Current Game)
This is the third friendly match. Here’s what you need to know:
Real Madrid’s Squad
- Coach Mourinho picked almost the exact same players who won in Budapest last Saturday.
- Only change: Javi Navarro is not in the squad this time.
About Deportivo (The Opponent)
- They just got promoted to the First Division (the top league) last season — like moving up to the "big kids’ class."
- Their preseason record: 6 games, 0 losses!
- 3 Wins: vs Compostela, Lugo, Genoa
- 3 Draws: vs Oviedo, St. Pauli, Fiorentina
Heads Up: Deportivo is also unbeaten — this could be a tricky match!
What Comes Next?
| Date | Opponent | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Schalke 04 | Final Friendly |
| Saturday, August 22 | Espanyol (away) | League Starts! |
The real season begins August 22 against Espanyol — and it’s an away game (at Espanyol’s stadium).
Quick Recap: Numbered Summary
- Real Madrid has played 2 preseason games → 1 draw, 1 win.
- Match 3 is today vs Deportivo (also unbeaten!).
- Mourinho kept the winning squad from Budapest, minus Javi Navarro.
- Next: Friendly vs Schalke 04 on Sunday.
- Real season starts: August 22 vs Espanyol (away).
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: What does "preseason" mean?
A: Practice matches before the official league begins. Results don’t count for trophies, but they help teams prepare.
Q: Why is Deportivo impressive?
A: They were in the lower division last year, got promoted, and haven’t lost a single friendly this summer (6 games!).
Q: Who is Mourinho?
A: The head coach (manager) of Real Madrid — he decides who plays and the tactics.
Q: What does "away game" mean?
A: Playing at the opponent’s stadium, not your own. Usually harder because the crowd supports the other team.
Q: Does Javi Navarro’s absence matter?
A: He was in the last squad but not this one. Could be rest, tactics, or minor injury — but the rest of the team is the same.
Final Summary
Real Madrid is building momentum with two solid preseason results. Now they face a confident, newly promoted Deportivo side that also hasn’t lost all summer. It’s a great test before the final friendly against Schalke 04 — and then the real action begins August 22 at Espanyol.
Stay tuned — the season is just getting started!